Maternal Fetal Medicine opportunity in Lakeland Florida - 75K Starting Bonus

Maternal Fetal Medicine opportunity in Lakeland Florida - 75K Starting Bonus

Orlando Health Women's Institute Center for Maternal Fetal Medicine is seeking a board-certified Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) specialist to complement our growing and highly engaged clinical team of 12 fellowship trained perinatologists and two advanced practice clinicians. The team provides comprehensive services with a multidisciplinary approach, to include Neonatologists, Palliative Care Specialists, Pediatric Subspecialists, Neurologists, and more. With 7+ practice locations, our team is strategically positioned to serve the increasing needs of our diverse Central Florida community.

In addition, Orlando Health and Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies embarked upon the expansion of fetal evaluation, care, and therapy in 2018 by offering prenatal repair of fetal myelomeningocele. Approaching the 7-year anniversary of the Fetal Care Center, the team has successfully repaired 56 maternal-fetal dyads. In December of 2022, the FCC again expanded fetal therapy with fetoscopic procedures: laser therapy for Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome, fetal cystoscopy for bladder outlet obstruction, and various modalities to improve amniotic band sequence.

Practice Highlights:

• Growing team of 12+ Maternal Fetal Medicine providers
• 7+ practice locations located within Downtown Orlando, Lake Mary, Dr. Phillips, Kissimmee, & Clermont
• Advanced Fetal Care Center
• Inpatient coverage rotation with no in-house call
• MFM Fellowship Program beginning fall 2025
• Established OB/GYN GME program of 30 residents with a newly expanded program
• MFMs serve as attending physician in High-Risk OB/GYN Resident clinic, inpatient services, lectures, grand rounds, journal club, and research activities
• Dedicated APP support in ambulatory practice
• 24/7 support from robust hospitalist OB/GYN group
• Integrated team of Advanced Sonographers, RN Care Coordinators, Certified Genetic Counselors, RN Certified Diabetic Educators, and LCSW Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professionals
• Strong administrative support team that fosters physician autonomy and collaborative clinical decision making

Orlando Health Women's Services Highlights:

Enjoy collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, to include:

• OBGYN: 50+ hospitalist attendings and APPs and partnering group of 40+ generalists
• Urogynecology: 12 providers and 7 locations
• Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery: 5 providers and 3 locations

Job Requirements:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Fellowship trained in Maternal Fetal Medicine
• Eligible for active medical licensure in the State of Florida
• Interest in serving a diverse patient population
• Interest in working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and disciplines to champion world class patient care

Lakeland Community:

• No state income tax!
• Enjoy a lower cost of living compared to major metro areas, with a variety of housing options and family-friendly neighborhoods.
• Conveniently located between Tampa and Orlando, Lakeland is just a short drive away from some of the nation's best attractions including Disney World, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, Daytona 500, Cape Canaveral, and Siesta Beach- named "#1 Beach in America" by Trip Advisor.
• Much of Lakeland's culture and iconic neighborhoods are built around 38 stunning lakes, offering Floridians year-round sunshine and a wide variety of outdoor activities including sports fishing, golf, water sports, and running or hiking throughout our abundant natural landscapes.

Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital

As an integrated healthcare system, Orlando Health has joined forces with the nationally respected, physician-led practice of Watson Clinic to bring exceptional healthcare to the communities of Polk County and the surrounding region. The combined strengths of this collaboration will be showcased with the summer 2026 opening of the Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital.

Areas throughout the new hospital will reflect the collaborative spirit between the two organizations. Experts from both Orlando Health and Watson Clinic have been heavily involved in the overall planning of the project, including design of the facility, selection of next-generation technologies, and development of a comprehensive scope of specialized programs and services, with key programs to include cardiology, neurology, gastroenterology, obstetrics, surgery and surgical oncology.

This state-of-the-art facility will feature more than 300 inpatient beds, 69 emergency and observation beds, 11 operating rooms, four cardiac and interventional suites, and 18 beds in an intensive care unit that will grow to 36 at full build-out. The hospital will support a wide offering of surgical and procedural services across multiple specialties. A robust cardiovascular program will offer diagnostic cardiology services upon opening, with the addition of PCI care soon after and further progressing to include structural heart disease and advanced electrophysiology (EP) programs. With a strong neurology focus on stroke and spine care, the hospital is expected to advance to a primary stroke center soon after opening with comprehensive stroke center to follow. A full obstetrical unit also will be highlighted on opening day with eight labor and delivery rooms, two designated C-section operating rooms and more than 25 postpartum rooms. A 12-bed neonatal intensive care unit will debut shortly after the hospital opens.

The Orlando Health system of care includes award-winning hospitals and EDs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that stretch from Florida's east to west coasts and into Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our physicians and team members honor our 115-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the many patients, families and communities we serve.

Along with numerous excellence awards earned by our individual hospitals and institutes, Orlando Health is recognized for an exceptional workplace culture that focuses on personal and professional growth programs that support our physicians and team members throughout their careers.

• Joy in Medicine designation by the American Medical Association
• Great Hospitals in America 2024, Becker's Hospital Review
• Great Place to Work(r) Certification
• 150+ Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025, Becker's Healthcare
• Top Workplaces Award 2025, USA Today
• America's Greatest Workplaces 2025, Newsweek
• Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2025