Director of Maternal Fetal Medicine

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY); New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, PAGNY, is recruiting a Director of Maternal Fetal Medicine to lead the high-risk obstetric program at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County, a Level III perinatal service.

The role provides clinical leadership, program development, quality improvement, faculty mentorship, research, and partnerships to expand access and improve outcomes; reports to Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for the high-risk obstetric and MFM program, ensuring delivery of high-quality, evidence-based maternal-fetal care.
• Lead program development and strategic planning to expand and enhance MFM services and improve access to specialized care.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives focused on improving perinatal outcomes for a complex and diverse patient population with significant maternal and neonatal health needs.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on clinical operations, program priorities, quality initiatives, and growth of perinatal services.
• Oversee and support MFM faculty and contribute to their academic, clinical, and professional development.
• Provide education and mentorship to obstetricians, midwives, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, trainees, and medical students in high-risk pregnancies.
• Foster research and academic initiatives that advance maternal-fetal medicine and patient outcomes.
• Develop partnerships with community organizations and public health agencies to strengthen maternal and perinatal health services.
• Participate in multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure coordinated care for patients with complex maternal and fetal conditions.
• Report to the Chairperson of Obstetrics and Gynecology and collaborate with departmental and hospital leadership to achieve program goals.

Job description

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Director of Maternal Fetal Medicine to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County. Kings County Hospital operates a world-renowned Level I Trauma Center, one of only three in Brooklyn, which serves 2.6 million residents of Brooklyn and Staten Island. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University to maintain its high healthcare delivery standards.

The mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.

NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

Opportunity Details

The Director of Maternal Fetal Medicine will provide clinical and strategic leadership for the high-risk obstetric program at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County, a Level III Maternal Level of Care, safety-net hospital.

• Provide clinical leadership for the high-risk obstetric and MFM program, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based maternal-fetal care.
• Lead program development and strategic planning to expand and enhance MFM services and improve access to specialized care.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives focused on improving perinatal outcomes for a complex and diverse patient population with significant maternal and neonatal health needs.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership and administration on clinical operations, program priorities, quality initiatives, and the continued growth of perinatal services.
• Oversee and support MFM faculty and contribute to their academic, clinical, and professional development.
• Provide education and mentorship to obstetricians, midwives, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, trainees, and medical students in the management of high-risk pregnancies.
• Foster research and academic initiatives that advance maternal-fetal medicine and improve patient outcomes.
• Develop partnerships with community organizations, public health agencies, and other stakeholders to strengthen maternal and perinatal health services.
• Participate in multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure coordinated care for patients with complex maternal and fetal conditions.
• Report to the Chairperson of Obstetrics and Gynecology and work collaboratively with departmental and hospital leadership to achieve program goals.

Clinical & Administrative Responsibilities

• 60% Clinical: Perinatal ultrasound interpretation, antepartum consultation, and ambulatory care for patients with high-risk obstetric needs.
• 40% Administrative: Program administration, strategic planning, research, quality improvement, faculty development, and other leadership responsibilities.
• Call coverage: Shared with other MFM Physicians in the division. MFM Director embedded call requirement is 128 hours per week (80 hours weekdays and 48 hours for weekends) for 17 weeks.