Doctor of Medicine | Obstetrics and Gynecology
Location: Des Moines, IA
Employer: Wellhart, LLC
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: 9/7/2026
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Obstetrics and Gynecology MD in Des Moines, Iowa, 50314!
Our client in Iowa is actively seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a 14-day assignment beginning May 29, 2026. This vital role involves overseeing the labor and delivery unit, performing various deliveries, and managing both high and low-risk obstetric evaluations, alongside urgent gynecological consultations, with a schedule structured around 24-hour call shifts, approximately 6.5 per month.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Oversee the labor and delivery unit, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
- Triage patients effectively to prioritize urgent needs.
- Perform vaginal and cesarean deliveries as required.
- Manage high and low-risk obstetric evaluations and emergencies.
- Conduct urgent gynecological consultations and surgeries.
- Provide education and mentorship to residents and staff.
- Collaborate with OB/GYN peers on complex surgical cases when necessary.
Additional Information
- Board Certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology is required.
- Facility utilizes Epic EMR.
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.
Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
About Wellhart, LLC
Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.
Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.
Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:
*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.
Join the Wellhart team!
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