Perinatologist / Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician - Texas

iRecruitmd; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

iRecruitmd seeks an experienced Perinatologist to provide high-risk obstetric care, fetal assessment, and multidisciplinary coordination for complex pregnancies and the peripartum period. The role emphasizes advanced ultrasound, maternal-fetal medicine expertise, and leadership in care planning with residents, fellows, and allied physicians within a hospital setting in Texas.

Candidates must be board-certified or eligible in Maternal-Fetal Medicine, hold MD/DO, and be able to obtain state

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-risk obstetric care and fetal assessment.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care for complex pregnancies.
• Perform and interpret advanced obstetric ultrasound and fetal studies.
• Develop and manage individualized care plans for complex maternal/fetal conditions.
• Provide antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care for high-risk obstetric patients.
• 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 and management options.
• Supervise and educate residents, fellows, sonographers, and advanced practice providers.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Comply with regulatory and professional standards.

Skills

High-risk obstetrics

Fetal assessment

Clinical decision making

Patient counseling

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Teaching residents

Documentation

Education

MD/DO degree

OB-GYN residency

Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship

Board-certified / board-eligible

DEA registration

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

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
• 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

Requirements

Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.