Perinatologist / Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician (MD/DO) Position Summary The Perinatologist provides specialized care for pregnant patients with high-risk or medically complex pregnancies. This role focuses on advanced obstetric management, fetal assessment, and coordination of multidisciplinary care to optimize maternal and fetal outcomes throughout pregnancy and the peripartum period.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Evaluate and manage high-risk pregnancies including maternal medical comorbidities, obstetric complications, and fetal anomalies
Provide consultation services to obstetricians, family medicine physicians, and other referring providers
Perform and interpret advanced obstetric ultrasound and fetal diagnostic studies
Develop and manage individualized care plans for complex maternal and fetal conditions
Provide antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care for high-risk obstetric patients as appropriate
Collaborate with neonatology, genetics, anesthesia, cardiology, endocrinology, and other specialties
Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and care planning meetings
Counsel patients and families regarding pregnancy risks, fetal conditions, and management options
Supervise and educate residents, fellows, sonographers, and advanced practice providers as applicable
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
Qualifications Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program
Completion of an accredited Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship
Board-eligible or board-certified in Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
DEA registration or eligibility
Skills and Competencies Expertise in high-risk obstetrics and maternal-fetal medicine
Advanced diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills
Proficiency in obstetric ultrasound and fetal assessment
Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary care teams
Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient-centered care
Work Environment Outpatient maternal-fetal medicine clinics, hospital labor and delivery units, and inpatient obstetric services
Call coverage as determined by program or practice needs
Physical Requirements Ability to stand, sit, and move throughout clinic and hospital environments
Manual dexterity for ultrasound procedures and clinical examinations
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and diagnostic interpretation
