Maternal Fetal Medicine Ultrasound Director - Open Rank

Maternal Fetal Medicine Ultrasound Director - Open Rank

Working Title Maternal Fetal Medicine Ultrasound Director - Open Rank

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.

Patient Care We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education We will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Variable Track, Assistant or Associate Maternal Fetal Medicine Professor will care for inpatient and outpatient obstetrics patients and provide administrative, clinical, quality and educational leadership for the obstetrics ultrasound unit.

Responsibilities

• Clinical: High-risk obstetric care, perinatal consultation, prenatal diagnosis, ultrasound, genetic services, fetal therapy, and perinatal outreach; Division faculty members are engaged participants in the activities of UNC’s Collaborative for Maternal and Infant Health ( which provides multidisciplinary care coordination for families referred for fetal malformations.
• Academic: Actively participate in student and resident teaching and provide subspecialty training for six Maternal Fetal Medicine fellows through its 3-year American Board of Obstetrics & Genecology (ABOG) approved fellowship program.
• Research: Contribute to the division’s research mission.
• Ultrasound Director Duties
  • Administrative
    • Oversee daily clinical and administrative operations of the ultrasound unit
    • Lead/manage/mentor multidisciplinary team of sonographers, nurses, and support staff
    • Promote culture of continuous learning and professional development within the ultrasound unit
    • Monitor budget and ensure efficient workflow, resource utilization, and cost-effective practices without compromising patient care
    • Collaborate across telemedicine/divisions/departments/external stakeholders to improve maternal and fetal health services and ensure seamless service integration
    • Advocate for patient-centered care; ensure patients/families are well-informed and supported; address patient concerns/feedback
  • Clinical Leadership and Quality
    • Provide clinical oversight and direction for all MFM ultrasound services
    • Ensure high standards of patient care through developing and implementing protocols and guidelines to ensure evidence-based practice
    • Lead Quality improvement initiatives and monitor outcomes to enhance service delivery
    • Ensure compliance with all relevant medical standards, regulations, and best practices
  • Education and Training
    • Oversee training program of new sonographers, travelers, and remote sonographers
    • Organize and conduct training sessions, workshops, and seminars for sonographers, physicians, and staff
    • Liaison with department trainees

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

MD or DO degree, completed a 4-year ACGME approved OB-GYN residency and completed a 3-year ACGME or ABOG approved fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Board Certified/Board Eligible/Active Candidate in both OB-GYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Competence in maternal medicine and prenatal diagnosis, and a commitment to excellence in medical education.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Interest and expertise in prenatal diagnosis, fetal echo, pregnancy remote surveillance, fetal therapy, quality and safety, and reproductive justice.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Some night, weekend and holiday inpatient work is expected, in rotation with other division members.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Publications
• Other supporting materials as desired

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