Ob/gyn Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility In Des Moines, Iowa
About the Role
- Job Reference Id: ORD-MD-IA
- Title: MD
- Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing
- Shift Type: Day Shift; Call; 24-Hour Call
- Assignment Type: Clinic; OR
- Call Required: Yes
- Board Certification Required: Negotiable
- Job Duration: Locums
This hospital facility provides comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic services with established protocols for both routine clinic care and emergency maternal procedures. The institution maintains modern equipment and experienced support staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes for delivery and gynecologic procedures. The facility operates with call coverage capabilities to support emergency obstetric and gynecologic cases.
About the Facility LocationDes Moines features a center that hosts live music and festivals, providing entertainment options for visitors. The area offers various attractions including distilleries, museums, restaurants, and recreational facilities with activities such as kite displays, magic shows, and performance arts. The downtown district contains event venues that accommodate different types of gatherings and entertainment programming.
About the Clinician's WorkdayThe clinician will provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic services through day shift clinic coverage and weekend call responsibilities managing 16-18 patients per day. Primary duties include delivering full scope women's health care during clinic hours with 1:3 call ratio for emergency obstetric cases. The position requires prescriptive authority and board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology is negotiable. Documentation must be maintained through electronic medical record systems while ensuring continuous coverage for all obstetric and gynecologic needs.
Additional Job Details
- Case Load/PPD: 16-18
- Support Staff: 1.5 employed FP/OB physicians. No APPs or CNMs in OB. 24/7 anesthesia call provided by a partner group
- Patient Population: Adults
- Call Ratio/Schedule: 1:3
- Location Type: On-Site
- Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
- Government: No
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Responsibilities
- Provide obstetric and gynecologic care
- Manage clinic and call coverage
- Document in EMR
Qualifications
- Board certification in OB/GYN or eligible
- Prescriptive authority
- Licensure in Iowa
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