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Hayman Daugherty Associates, Inc, Iowa City

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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 : CERNER
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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