Chief, Maternal Fetal Medicine

Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Transition bonus

Dedicated leadership time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine seeks an experienced Maternal-Fetal Medicine physician leader to serve as Division Chief at CHRISTUS Children’s in San Antonio. The role combines clinical leadership with academic appointment and regional growth initiatives.

The incoming Chief will lead eight MFM physicians, four advanced practitioners, and four genetic counselors, guiding clinical and scholarly priorities, faculty development, and regional partnerships.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or MD/PhD with OB/Gyn board certification and MFM subspecialty.
• Academic credentials appropriate for Associate Professor or Professor.
• Demonstrated leadership in division or program development.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and strategic leadership for the MFM division.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain faculty and advanced practitioners.
• Oversee division operations, budget, and financial performance.
• Advance clinical quality, patient safety, and ethical standards.
• Foster collaboration across maternal, neonatal, pediatric, and surgical services.
• Support teaching, research, and scholarly activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Mentorship

Education

MD/DO/MD-PhD

Academic credentials for Associate/Professor

Job description

Lead an Established Division and Advance Maternal-Fetal Care in South Texas

Pediatric Search Partners is engaged to conduct a national search for an experienced Maternal-Fetal Medicine physician leader to serve as Division Chief at Baylor College of Medicine, working at CHRISTUS Children’s in vibrant and growing San Antonio, Texas.

This opportunity combines an established clinical team, the academic strength of Baylor College of Medicine, and the resources of a hospital that has cared for women, children, and families throughout South Texas since 1869.

For a physician leader who enjoys developing people, strengthening clinical programs, and shaping future growth, the role offers a meaningful opportunity to build on a strong division serving an expanding region.

The Leadership Opportunity

The incoming Chief will lead eight board-certified Maternal-Fetal Medicine physicians, four advanced practice providers, and four genetic counselors, guiding the division’s clinical, strategic, and academic priorities.

Responsibilities will include:

• Clinical and strategic leadership, including long-range planning for the division’s continued growth.

• Physician recruitment, mentorship, professional development, and retention, along with recommendations for faculty appointments and promotions through the appropriate departmental review process.

• Oversight of division operations, budget development and management, and financial performance.

• Advancement of clinical quality and patient safety, while modeling the highest ethical and professional standards.

• Collaboration across maternal, neonatal, pediatric, and surgical services, and development of referral relationships and regional clinical partnerships.

• Support for teaching, divisional research, and scholarly collaboration.

Program & Academic Resources

CHRISTUS Children’s is a 240-bed freestanding children’s hospital offering a distinctive setting for coordinated maternal-fetal care. Clinical resources include Level III Maternal Care, a 60-bed Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a dedicated Obstetric Emergency Room, and maternal and neonatal transport services.

Through the Fetal Care Center, MFM physicians collaborate with fetal care coordinators, neonatologists, fetal cardiologists, and pediatric subspecialists to support planning before delivery and care after birth. A dedicated fetal surgeon is an integral part of the Fetal Care Center, providing specialized evaluation and fetal intervention services when needed.

Faculty have opportunities to teach and mentor learners and contribute to Baylor College of Medicine’s academic mission. The Max and Minnie Tomerlin Voelcker Clinical Research Center, with nearly 200 active research studies supported by $5.3 million in state, federal, and foundation grants, provides resources for those interested in pursuing or continuing clinical research.

The Chief will support the division’s educational and scholarly activities, while personal research participation is optional and may reflect individual interests and goals. For a leader interested in educational program development, longer-term opportunities may include establishing a Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship.

The Leader We Are Seeking

We welcome experienced Division Chiefs and accomplished MFM physicians ready to assume broader leadership responsibility. The ideal candidate will be a respected clinician and collaborative leader who builds trust, communicates clearly, supports colleagues, and translates a shared vision into action.

This opportunity is especially well suited to a physician seeking a long-term professional home where clinical practice, mentorship, and program development remain central to their work.

Qualified candidates must have:

• An MD, MD/PhD, or DO from an accredited medical school.

• Board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, with subspecialty certification in Maternal-Fetal Medicine.

• Academic accomplishments appropriate for appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level.

• An unrestricted Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain one.

• A commitment to compassionate care, collaborative leadership, integrity, and accountability.

Compensation & Institutional Support

The position offers employment by Baylor College of Medicine and an academic appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level, based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits include highly competitive compensation, an excellent benefits package, paid relocation, a transition bonus, and dedicated administrative time for division leadership and development.

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And, as a resident of Texas, you’ll pay no state income tax.