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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