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ATC West Healthcare Services

Obstetrics Physician

ATC West Healthcare Services, Des Moines

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Locum-to-Perm OB/GYN Hospitalist

Seeking a Locum-to-Perm OB/GYN Hospitalist to start January 1, 2026 . This role provides 24/7 in-house coverage for the OB Emergency Department (OBED), managing emergent obstetric cases including vaginal deliveries and C-sections. The OB Hospitalist will care for patients without a primary OB/GYN and serve as the only maternity transport team in Iowa.

Schedule
  • Start Date: January 1, 2026

  • Shifts per Month: 6.5

  • Shift Length: 24 hours

  • On Call: 24/7 in-house (call rooms available)

Practice Details
  • Setting: Inpatient hospital
    Telehealth: Not applicable

  • Supervision of APPs: Not required

  • Exam Rooms: 8-bed OBED

  • Support Services: Lab, pharmacy, and medical imaging available

  • EMR: Epic

  • Patient Volume: 1,389 OBED visits per year; 463 result in deliveries

  • Residents: Present, but not under OB Hospitalist supervision

  • GYN Responsibilities: None

  • MFM: On call for consults

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage OBED patients and emergent obstetric cases

  • Attend vaginal deliveries and C-sections

  • Care for patients without a primary OB/GYN

  • Serve as the only maternity transport team in Iowa

Submission Requirements
  • Board Certified (or truly Board Eligible) Required

  • Active Iowa license or IMLC Required

  • Clean malpractice and background Required

  • Must sign attestation verifying intent to seek permanent position