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Locum Tenens Opportunity : OB / GYN Physician Near Iowa City, IA (ASAP - Ongoing)

We are seeking a Board-Certified / Board-Eligible OB / GYN Physician for a locum tenens opportunity near Iowa City, IA . This position offers 24-hour call coverage and is available ASAP - Ongoing . If youre an OB / GYN physician looking for flexible coverage options in a hospital setting, this could be a great fit.

Position Overview :

Profession

Physician

• Specialty

OB / GYN

• Start Date

ASAP

• Contract Length

Ongoing

• Shift Type

24-hour call (can be split into 12 hours on-site and 12 hours from a hotel depending on census)

Schedule Details :
• Shifts

24-hour call

12 hours on-site, 12 hours off-site from a nearby hotel, depending on census

• Sleep room available on-site for convenience
• Call Requirements

1 : 5 call ratio, with call schedule available 1-2 months in advance

• Dates of Coverage

October 6 & 7

• Additional dates in November and beyond
• Trauma Level

Level 3

Practice Setting :
• Setting

OB & GYN in a hospital

Average of 2-5 nursery admissions per day

• 40% low-risk pregnancies, 60% high-risk pregnancies
• Percentage of C-sections depends on the physician
• Support Staff

Labor & Delivery team

• Postpartum, OR, ER staff
• 1-2 Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs)
• Onsite Facilities

Lab & Ultrasound available

• EMR System

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Responsibilities :

• Clinical Expertise

Provide 24-hour OB / GYN care in a hospital setting

• Handle a mix of low and high-risk pregnancies
• Perform C-sections as needed
• Collaborate with support staff to ensure quality care in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Emergency services
• Assist with on-call duties for scheduled dates and potentially more as needed
• Call Coverage

Flexible call schedule, working 24-hour shifts, split between on-site and off-site availability depending on patient census

• Ability to cover additional shifts as the need arises due to physician shortages
Requirements :
• Licensure

Active and unrestricted

Iowa medical license required

• Certification

Board-Certified / Board-Eligible in OB / GYN

• Additional Certifications

NRP required

• Experience

Prior experience with both low and high-risk pregnancies preferred

Additional Details :

• Reason for Coverage

The facility lost a physician, and a new one wont start until summer 2025. Theres also an anticipated maternity leave.

• Coverage Length

Flexible, with opportunities for ongoing locum coverage

• Patient Volume

Call-only work, average of 2-5 admissions per day

• Compensation

Hourly rate, determined based on experience and contract terms

If youre an experienced OB / GYN looking for a locum tenens opportunity near Iowa City, IA , we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

Job ID

j-249484

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