Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician | OBGYN | SOM | M89881

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond seeks a physician to provide specialty care in Maternal-Fetal Medicine, including labor and delivery coverage, prenatal diagnosis, ultrasound, and management of high-risk pregnancies.

The role includes teaching students, residents, and fellows, initiating research projects, and participating in department and hospital service activities, with potential off-site clinical duties at VCU Medical Center.

Qualifications

• Completion of training in General OB/GYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine equivalent to ACGME and ABOG accredited programs.
• Eligible for Medical license in Virginia.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialty care in maternal-fetal medicine with labor and delivery coverage.
• Participate in teaching of students, residents, and fellows and engage in clinical research.
• Lead and mentor MFM fellows and Ob/Gyn residents; contribute to scholarly publications/presentations.
• Serve on departmental, hospital, and university committees as needed; contribute to division leadership.
• Participate in obstetric clinics and ultrasound; manage high-risk pregnancies as assigned.

Skills

Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

ACGME OB/GYN residency

ABOG Certification in MFM

Tools

Ultrasound

Job description

Advertising Summary: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Unit: School Of Medicine MBU

Department: OBGYN

Department Summary

The mission of the Obstetrics and Gynecology department is to provide the highest quality clinical care in both general and specialty Obstetrics and Gynecology to Central Virginia. In addition to the clinical mission, the department has the allied goals of providing undergraduate and graduate medical education in the field and advancing the field through basic and clinical research. The Department faculty has a responsibility to provide service to their profession and to the University Community.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is seeking candidates to provide specialty care in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. This position is designed to provide specialty care in Maternal-Fetal Medicine, including labor and delivery coverage, in- and outpatient consultation, prenatal diagnosis, ultrasound, management of high-risk pregnancy, and performance of specialty specific procedures. The position will include participation in student, resident, and fellow education as well as in the department’s clinical research activities.

Teaching

The faculty member will have teaching responsibilities to include actively participating in the department’s educational activities, with particular attention to educating students, residents, and fellows in their core educational objectives in maternal fetal medicine.

Research

The person filling the position is expected to initiate research projects. They are expected to provide leadership and mentoring to MFM Fellows, Ob/Gyn residents, and medical students engaged in research and contribute to scholarly publications/presentations.

Service

Faculty member will serve on departmental, hospital, and university committees as necessary, as well as in a professional capacity in their field. The maternal fetal medicine specialist will be assigned to committees at the discretion of the division director and department chair.

Clinical

Full participation in the clinical activities of the maternal fetal medicine division is expected. Clinical activities are to be determined by the Maternal-Fetal Medicine division director but are expected to include a combination of obstetric clinics, Ob/Gyn ultrasound, and labor and delivery coverage. Outpatient responsibilities may be at VCU Medical Center or off-site at the discretion of the chair and division director.

Other

Participate in department and institutional administrative activities as assigned by the division director and department chair.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of training in General OB/GYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine equivalent to ACGME and ABOG accredited programs
• Eligible for Medical license in Virginia
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of an ACGME accredited OB/GYN residency
• Completion of an ACGME accredited fellowship training program in Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• Certification by the American Board of OB/GYN in General OB/GYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine; candidates who completed their fellowship recently enough that they are not yet eligible to sit for the exam will considered with the expectation that they take the certification exams at the earliest opportunity

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Other

Rank: Open

Tenure: Ineligible

Months: 12 months

Contact Name: Ashley Krauss

Contact Email: [e-mail]