Managing Physician – Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is seeking a Managing Physician for its Maternal-Fetal Medicine Practice in Lancaster, PA. This role combines clinical leadership with hands-on EFM/MFM care, guiding a multidisciplinary team within a nationally recognized service.

The position offers a 4-day workweek (10-hour days) with opportunities for career advancement and leadership in a renowned academic health system, located in Central Pennsylvania near Philadelphia and Baltimore.

Qualifications

• MD or DO is required.
• Board Certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine or eligibility.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Pennsylvania.
• Proven leadership experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the continued growth of a comprehensive MFM service line with strong institutional support.
• Oversee clinical operations and strategic initiatives in maternal-fetal medicine.
• Provide full-scope MFM care including high-risk pregnancy management and targeted ultrasounds.
• Mentor and develop a multidisciplinary team within Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

MFM leadership

Education

MD or DO

Board Certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Board Certification in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

PA licensure eligibility

Job description

Penn Medicine

Lancaster, PA

From founding the first U.S. hospital and medical school more than two centuries ago to pioneering today’s mRNA vaccines and cancer treatments, Penn Medicine has always shown the world what comes next. Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of excellence in patient care, biomedical research, medical education, and community service. Working for one of the world’s leading academic medical centers means collaboration with extraordinary scientists, clinicians, and business professionals across departments and labs to write the future of medicine.

Opportunity Overview

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health invites applications for an extraordinary leadership opportunity as Managing Physician of it's established Maternal-Fetal Medicine Practice in Lancaster, PA. This is a unique opportunity to deliver high-quality patient care to a diverse, high-risk obstetric population while supporting and guiding the operational and clinical aspects of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. The MFM Managing Physician role addresses the need for high-quality maternal-fetal care in the face of growing patient volumes and complexities, contributing to improved patient outcomes in high-risk obstetrics. The MFM Managing Physician will have the opportunity to continue practicing MFM while helping oversee the continued growth of a nationally recognized MFM Service.

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health system that includes Lancaster General Hospital, the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute, the Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and a state of the art Proton Therapy Center. As part of the Penn Medicine system, LG Health combines the strength of an academic institution with the community focus of a regional leader, serving patients throughout Central Pennsylvania with innovation, compassion, and excellence.

Opportunity and Practice Highlights

• Lead the continued growth of a comprehensive MFM service line including patient care with strong institutional and supervisor support
• The practice has grown significantly, adding new faculty and expanding MFM services at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health with state-of-the-art 3D/4D ultrasound imaging and evidence-based protocols.
• Schedule: 4-day workweek, 10-hour days-supporting work-life balance to elevate the practice
• Patient Population: Diverse and complex
• Environment: Collegial, collaborative culture with emphasis on leadership and mentorship
• Clinical Focus: Provide full-scope MFM care, including high-risk pregnancy management, targeted ultrasounds, and prenatal genetic counseling.
• Distinctive Role: Unlike traditional roles, this position blends responsibility with strategic initiatives in maternal-fetal practice. Penn Medicine hospital privileges at Lancaster General Hospital.
• Significant career advancement potential as you'll be positioned at the forefront of MFM leadership

Why Penn Medicine?

• Featured as a Forbes Top Employer
• Comprehensive benefits package inclusive of PSLF eligibility, strong retirement, dependent tuition benefit, CME, and time-off programs
• Onboarding/orientation program designed for individual education and support, including EMR training
• Employee wellness resources and work/life programs including active efforts to reduce in-basket burden and after-hours clinical work
• Access to in-system referrals for patients
• Networking and connection to colleagues across all specialties throughout Penn Medicine

Why Join Penn Medicine – Lancaster?

• Integrated academic health system with robust subspecialty support
• Emphasis on physician well-being and work-life balance
• Opportunity to lead and grow a high-functioning, collaborative team
• Lancaster County is a welcoming destination located in Central Pennsylvania blending scenic countryside, rich history and traditions, and modern amenities for its growing multi-cultural population. Proximity to Philadelphia and Wilmington, DE (~90 minutes), as well as easy access to New York City, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. just a few hours away.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM)
• Eligible for medical licensure in Pennsylvania
• Proven leadership experience preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and team-building skills