Locum-OB/GYN

Job description

Location: Eastern Iowa, the unique city center for arts and culture in the Quad Cities. Its restaurants, breweries, live music, baseball, ice skating, galleries and independent films are popular with young professionals, families and explorers looking for a unique urban experience along the Mississippi River. Opportunity available in other parts of Iowa as well. Facility: A comprehensive medical facility providing a wide range of services including emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, and specialized treatments. The hospital is known for its commitment to patient care and community health. Opportunity: Looking for an OB/GYN to fill a need! Practice Setting: OB & GYN in Hospital, 24 hours of coverage Dates of Coverage: October 6&7 and more dates in November and beyond. Schedule: 24 hour call. (depending on census, this can be 12 hours on site and 12 hours from hotel) There is a nice sleep room available on-site! Reason for Coverage: lost a physician, new one starts summer of 2025, and anticipate a maternity leave Trauma Level/Designation: level 3 Call Schedule: available 1-2 months in advance Call Ratio: 1:5 Describe Support Staff: Labor & Delivery, post partum, OR, ER Documentation System/EMR: CERNER Required Obstetrics Procedures: Low Risk Pregnancy (i.e. History of Twins, Toxemia, Pyelonephritis, etc.) High Risk Pregnancy (i.e. with Toxemia, Diabetes, Class II or Higher Cardiacs, Chronic Lung Problems, Chronic Renal Disease, etc.) FHR Interpretation – NST/CST/FSE OB ultrasounds – Performance of Level I/Screening (Viability) Amniocentesis Required Labor and Delivery Procedures: Routine Delivery –Vaginal, Low Forceps, Decision-Making for C-Section Complicated Delivery –C-Section, Breech, Multiple Births, Abruptions, etc. VBAC’s Repair of 3rd & 4th Degree Lacerations Required Gynecology Procedures: Surgical Gynecology – Open Laparoscopic Diagnostic/Minor Only-Tubal Ligation, LOA’s, Chromal Tubation Operative/Major (Includes Diagnostic) – Ectopic Pregnancy, Ovary Removal, Cystectomy, Extensive LOA’s Compensation: Competitive weekly pay and malpractice included