Obstetrics & Gynecologist

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: L-MD-10740
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Ottumwa, IA
• Service Setting: Outpatient, Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: Dec 27, 2026 – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Thu 8a – 5p, Fri 8a – 12p (clinic)
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Rotating call, 10-14 day stretches, 24-hour call
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Response Time: 15 minutes
• Reason for Coverage: Extra Volume
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Malpractice insurance provided by vendor. Travel and lodging to be arranged.

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 15-20 patients per day (clinic)
• Rounding: Both
• Case Mix: OB/GYN, deliveries, gynecological surgeries

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: MediTech / Athena
• Support Staff: RNs: 2, MAs: 1, PA/NPs: 3, Office Staff: 2

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Required
• FHR interpretation - NST/CST/FSE
• Routine delivery
• Vaginal
• Breech
• Multiple births
• Abruptions
• Repair of 3rd & 4th degree lacerations
• Office/minor gynecology (IUD, Cystoscopy, Colposcopy, cryosurgery, LEEP)
• Surgical gynecology
• Open
• Laparoscopic diagnostic/minor only (tubal ligation, LOA's, chronal tubation)
• Operative/major (ectopic pregnancy, ovary removal, cystectomy, extensive LOA's)
• Laser certification
• Preferred
• Low risk pregnancy
• OB Ultrasounds (Performance of, interpretation)
• Level I/Screening (viability)
• Level II/Targeted (anatomic)
• Low forceps
• Decision-making for c-section
• Complicated delivery
• C-section
• VBAC's

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Certified required
• Licenses: Licensed in IA or Universal License (IMLC)
• DEA: Active DEA required
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, ABLS
• Fellowship: Preferred
• Other Qualifications: Active Iowa Medicaid preferred (as confirmed in bid); EMR proficiency (MediTech, Athena)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive obstetric care including deliveries, c-sections, and management of high-risk pregnancies.
• Perform gynecologic procedures in office and surgical settings (e.g., IUD placement, colposcopy, laparoscopy).
• Cover clinic hours Monday through Friday, seeing 15‑20 patients per day with support from NPs and nursing staff.
• Participate in rotating call schedule (10‑14 day stretches) managing labor and delivery, emergency consults, and surgical back-up.
• Collaborate with transferring facilities for NICU-level patients requiring Life Flight to Iowa City or Des Moines.