OB/GYN Hospitalist - Iowa
Company: Commonwealth Medical Services
Location: Davenport
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description OB/GYN Hospitalist Position
Summary The OB/GYN Hospitalist provides inpatient obstetric and
gynecologic care to hospitalized patients, with a primary focus on
labor and delivery coverage, emergent obstetric care, and inpatient
gynecologic consultation. This role supports patient safety,
quality outcomes, and continuity of care through collaboration with
community physicians, midwives, nursing staff, and hospital teams.
Key Responsibilities Provide in-house obstetric coverage for labor
and delivery units Manage labor, delivery, and postpartum care for
obstetric patients Perform vaginal and operative deliveries,
including cesarean sections, as indicated Respond to obstetric
emergencies and urgent gynecologic consultations Provide coverage
for unassigned or emergent patients as required Collaborate with
obstetric providers, midwives, anesthesia, neonatology, and nursing
staff Perform inpatient gynecologic evaluations and procedures
within scope of practice Ensure timely communication and patient
handoffs to outpatient and primary OB providers Maintain accurate,
timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record
Support quality improvement, patient safety, and risk reduction
initiatives Schedule & Coverage Inpatient, hospital-based setting
Shift-based coverage, including days, nights, weekends, and
holidays as required May include 24-hour, 12-hour, or block
scheduling models Patient Population Obstetric patients across all
stages of pregnancy and postpartum care Inpatient gynecologic
patients requiring urgent or consultative care Qualifications MD or
DO from an accredited medical school Completion of an accredited
Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program Board certified or
board eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology Eligible for
unrestricted medical licensure in the practicing state DEA
registration or eligibility Current ACLS and neonatal resuscitation
certification (or ability to obtain) Skills & Competencies Strong
clinical and surgical skills in obstetrics Ability to manage
high-acuity and emergent obstetric situations Excellent
communication and teamwork skills Commitment to evidence-based,
patient-centered care Ability to work independently in a fast-paced
inpatient environment Work Environment Labor and delivery and
inpatient women’s health units Multidisciplinary, team-based care
model High-acuity, high-reliability clinical environment
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