Maternal Fetal Medicine/Perinatology Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: L-MD-05855
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Maternal Fetal Medicine/Perinatology
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Hershey, PA
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient, Outpatient, Telehealth
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Mar 31, 2027
  
• Shift Schedule: Weekday outpatient 8a-5p, inpatient 6:45a-5:30p; weekend beeper call and rounds
  
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Fri 5:30p – Sat 7a beeper call, Saturday rounds, Sun 7a – Mon 7a beeper call
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Ratio: 1:6
  
• Call Response Time: 5 min
  
• Reason for Coverage: Vacancy – Long-Term Permanent Search
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 8-15 patients/day
  
• Admissions: yes
  
• Rounding: Assigned Patients
  
• Phone Consults: 1-5
  
• Case Mix: High-risk obstetrics, MFM consults, deliveries, ultrasounds
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Cerner
  
• Office Equipment Available: Ultrasound
  
• Specialty Backup Available: MFM specialists, obstetrics backup
  
• Support Staff: RNs: Varies, MAs: Varies, PA/NPs: 1, Office Staff: 1
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: No
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Required:
  • Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH)
    
  • HELLP syndrome
    
  • Diabetes - Type I, II
    
  • Gestational
    
  • Cardiac Disorders - Class II or higher
    
  • Pulmonary disorders
    
  • Renal Disorders
    
  • Neurological Disorders
    
  • Autoimmune disorders
    
  • Hematologic/Oncologic disorders
    
  • Collagen vascular disease
    
  • VBAC's
    
  • Vaginal breech delivery
    
  • Placenta previa/abruption
    
  • Multiples gestation
    
  • C-sections
    
  • Instrument-assisted (forceps, vacuum, etc.)
    
  • Amniocentesis-genetic
    
  • Cervical cerclage
    
  • Ultrasounds: Performance of and interpretation
    
  • Level II/Targeted
    
• Preferred:
  • Vaginal deliveries
    
  • Echocardiography
    
  • Chorionic villus sampling
    

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Certified required
  
• Licenses: Licensed in PA
  
• Fellowship: Required
  
• Other Qualifications: Supervision experience preferred
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient consultations for high-risk pregnancies.
  
• Perform obstetrical ultrasound services including Level II/Targeted.
  
• Provide inpatient MFM coverage including antepartum/postpartum rounding, consults, cerclages, and deliveries.
  
• Participate in home night call and Labor & Delivery backup call.
  
• Supervise MFM APPs, fellows, and residents.