OB/GYN Hospitalist - Physician - Davenport, IA - Join a growing inpatient team
Listed compensation
$4709/day
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Job Description
Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Join the MercyOne Genesis OB/GYN Hospitalist Team MercyOne Genesis is seeking an experienced BC/BE OBGYN to join its OB/GYN Hospitalist service in Davenport, IA. We offer Full- time employed opportunity - 7 24-hour in-house shifts per month – Flexible schedule (part-time and PRN opportunities available as well) Providing care for OB & GYN emergencies in ER and labor & delivery, care for unassigned patients and accept/manage transfers from smaller hospitals in the region Provide back up call for OB/GYN practice Supervision of 1st and 2nd year family medicine residents and one FM-OB fellow Approx 600 Births/ year Level II NICU with onsite neonatologists Recruitment Package $4709 per 24-hour on-site shift $150,000 commencement bonus Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Relocation allowance up to $15,000 CME Allowance of $6,000 Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401k with match and 457(b) - Benefits start on day 1 of employment Malpractice Coverage
Qualifications
MD or DO BE/BC in OB/GYN Ability to obtain and hold an unrestricted license to practice in Iowa Hold current and unrestricted state and federal authority to prescribe and administer medications as necessary or appropriate to the physician’s field of practice Eligible to work in the United States (J-1 and H1-B candidates welcome to apply) Where you’ll live Comprised of 6 counties in Iowa and Illinois, the Quad Cities is the largest metropolitan area on the Mississippi River between Minneapolis and St. Louis.
It is three hours west of Chicago and two and a half hours east of Des Moines, Iowa. The area has recently been ranked as a “best place to live” and is known for safe neighborhoods, short commute times and a reasonable cost of living.
The community is fortunate to have excellent schools (in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas), the Niabi Zoo, museums, fine arts, a local festival scene, minor league baseball and hockey, and many seasonal outdoor activities.
The John Deere Classic (PGA Golf Tour Event) and the Bix 7 road race bring in people from all over the world every summer. The Quad Cities offers diverse experiences, offering something for everyone. Who you’ll work for For over 150 years, MercyOne Genesis has been providing compassionate and quality care.
MercyOne Genesis is proud to have been named to the IBM Watson Health 15 Top Health Systems list for the second year in a row.
The region’s largest, comprehensive health network, with over 300 employed providers across multiple specialties, MercyOne Genesis consistently ranks in the top 10% for quality among the Midwest’s best peer groups.
In 2023 Genesis joined MercyOne’s Partnered Provider Network; allowing us to expand on our work to transform care with a focus to improve health in our communities and reduce the total cost of care. Please let me know if you would like to be a part of the future of excellent patient care at MercyOne Genesis.
Tiffany Circello Physician Recruiter Tiffany.Circello@mercyone.org Please let me know if you would like to be a part of the future of excellent patient care at MercyOne Genesis.
Tiffany Circello Physician Recruiter Tiffany.Circello@mercyone.org Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings.
By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states.
Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.
Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.
Key Responsibilities
The role involves providing care for OB and GYN emergencies in the ER and labor & delivery, managing unassigned patients, and accepting transfers from smaller regional hospitals. Additionally, the physician will provide backup call coverage for the OB/GYN practice and supervise first and second-year family medicine residents along with one FM-OB fellow.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in OB/GYN and hold an MD or DO degree. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain an unrestricted license to practice in Iowa and possess the necessary state and federal authority to prescribe medications.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
OB/GYN — Physician Career Context
OB/GYN pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$310k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $353k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.3 / 10 · above average in ob/gyn | ranked against 847 Ob/gyn listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $150k–$470k | OB/GYN median $373k (middle half $315k–$400k)204 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$353k in purchasing power | Iowa index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| OB/GYN listings in Iowa | 13 active | 847 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| OB/GYN pay trend | −6.9% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
