The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Iowa seeks a physician for an OBGYN Hospitalist position in the Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This role will be based at the downtown campus hospital, a low-acuity community hospital. Responsibilities will include obstetric triage, labor management, antepartum and postpartum care, emergency department consultations, performing emergency obstetric and gynecologic surgeries, post-operative care, consulting and backing up family practice obstetric providers, and certified nurse midwives. There is also potential for supervising residents, medical students, and certified nurse-midwifery students.

A 1.0 cFTE position would require 7 shifts (24 hours each) monthly, on average, with opportunities to pick up additional shifts for additional compensation.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

Opportunity Highlights

• Excellent work-life balance – with opportunities for additional shifts for extra compensation.


• Opportunity to work in a growing community hospital (growing to ~700-800 deliveries per year), low-risk labor and delivery unit.


• Extensive 24/7 backup system with close access (less than 2 miles) to the academic medical center for consultations and/or patient transfer


• Anesthesia is immediately available via pager


• Hospital includes Level 2 nursery


• Join a large academic OB/GYN department with a rich history and commitment to training the next generation of OB/GYNs. The department includes subspecialties including Gyn Oncology, Urogynecology, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Maternal Fetal Medicine, and Midwifery.


• Care for a patient population in a supportive and collegial environment.


• If desired, there are opportunities to participate in medical student and/or resident education, research, and hospital or university committees


• Competitive compensation, benefits package, and CME allowance

Community Information

Conveniently situated in the center of the heartland, Iowa City is a place where you can engage your curiosity on a bike, train, in a car or on foot; in a library, theater or local dining scene; with friends, family or solo; in a community rich in history, arts, and a passion for learning more. Arts and cultural opportunities are an essential part of the area’s personality. From nationally respected free summer festivals that feature jazz, blues, soul, art, barbeque and America’s independence – to museums and galleries presenting renowned masterworks and literary treasures, the area is a haven for artists and cultural enthusiasts of all kinds. Our literary heritage is recognized by the United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as the world’s third official City of Literature, the first city designated as such in the United States.

The area offers recreational and competitive athletics, hundreds of options through our rec centers and clubs, plus hundreds of miles of trails for cross country skiing and cycling of all types.  

About University of Iowa Health Care

The Carver College of Medicine and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are equal partners within UI Health Care, and the hospital is one of the largest university-owned teaching hospitals in the United States.

The UI Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has distinguished clinical, research, and teaching faculty who are national and international leaders in their respective areas of expertise. This is equally balanced with experienced, skilled senior members and energetic, creative junior faculty members collaborating on patient care, research, and education. The department encompasses diverse programs spanning all areas of the specialty. The department is the home of an excellent residency program with 6 residents per year and highly competitive fellowship programs in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Gyn Oncology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, and Urogynecology. The department has active research programs in preeclampsia, gynecologic cancers, pelvic floor disorders, and infertility. Partnering with the State of Iowa, the Department has expanded residency and fellowship training to rural Iowa in partnership with several Iowa health systems and clinics. Additionally, the department’s residency program has many years of recruiting and graduating outstanding women’s health talent.

In addition, the department closely collaborates with the UI Departments of Urology, Psychiatry, Family Medicine, the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center (Iowa’s only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center), and the Stead Family Department of Pediatrics as well as the University of Iowa’s Stead Family Children’s Hospital.

Successful candidates must possess a medical degree (MD) or doctor of osteopathy (DO). This position requires completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology. The applicant will be required to have licensure eligibility by the Iowa Board of Medicine and will be required to be licensed by the Iowa Board of Medicine before commencement of employment.

Required qualifications include excellent clinical and surgical skills, excellent skills in patient management, strong oral and written communication skills, demonstrated teaching skills, and commitment to team culture.

Candidates must be ABOG board-eligible or certified.

Five years of experience teaching and practicing in a busy obstetric practice is preferred.