Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) Faculty Physician - Biltmore Campus (Asheville, NC)

MAHEC is seeking an experienced Maternal-Fetal Medicine physician to join a nationally recognized academic and clinical team dedicated to advancing maternal health across Western North Carolina. This Faculty Physician opportunity offers a rewarding blend of complex clinical practice, fellowship and resident education, research collaboration, and regional leadership, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on patients while helping shape the next generation of physicians. As part of a highly collaborative department, you'll practice at the full scope of MFM, contribute to innovative programs serving medically complex and underserved populations, and help strengthen access to specialized care throughout the region. This role offers competitive compensation, MAHEC's comprehensive Total Rewards package, and the opportunity to build a fulfilling career in Asheville, where exceptional quality of life meets meaningful work and lasting impact. Join a mission-driven academic health system where clinical excellence, education, and innovation come together to improve outcomes for some of the region's highest-risk pregnancies.

JOB SUMMARY

Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist faculty will provide excellent, evidence-based, efficient patient care services, as well as resident and student teaching, mentoring, and effective supervision within Department of OB/GYN and meets all the job requirements of MFM faculty.

This role is a flexible role within the department of OB/GYN to help meet the clinical needs of the department to include outpatient, rural, and inpatient work and is eligible for faculty appointment at associate professor or professor rank within UNC school of Med.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility is as a core faculty member and clinician for a unique rural Maternal Fetal Medicine Program
• Participates in MFM didactics, simulation events and other teaching needs as mutually agreed upon in collaboration with the Fellowship Program Director, Division Director and Department Chair.
• Serves as a member of the fellowship Clinical Competency Committee and Program Evaluation Committee.
• Participates in obstetric and gynecologic core curriculum for residents, and students, including clinical and didactic education and provision of feedback.
• Participates in antepartum teaching rounds
• Participates in the evaluation of residents' obstetrical knowledge with established evaluation process.
• Participates in regional teaching in prenatal ultrasound and other topics as required.

Clinical Supervision

• Supervises MFM Fellows, OB/GYN residents, family practice residents, and medical students within MAHEC Department of Ob/Gyn clinical settings, Mission Hospital and at regional sites through outreach activities as appropriate.

Fellowship Administration

• Participates in the creation of ees the didactic curriculum for the MFM fellowship, meeting ACGME and ABOG
• guidelines for education, research, evaluation, and clinical care for MFM Fellowship.
• Works with MAHEC MFM program director, MAHEC MFM Division Director, and MAHEC Department Chair to ensure clinical responsibilities for MFM Fellowship are meeting needs and requirements for the patients of Western North Carolina.
• Understands and complies with ACGME and program guidelines for clinical supervision and oversight of MFM Fellows
• Works collaboratively with Fellowship Director and Research Curriculum director to ensure the research experience for MFM fellows meets ACGME standards and creates opportunities that comply with required protocols and guidelines.
• Assists with recruitment and retention of MFM fellows.

Clinical Activities

• Continues the practice of MFM to provide care to patients at MAHEC Department of Ob/Gyn clinical sites, Mission Health including regional hospital affiliates, and at other regional sites through outreach activities.
• Participates in general MFM duties and clinics in and outpatient consultation, prenatal diagnosis, ultrasound, management of high-risk pregnancy, and performance of specialty specific procedures (amnio, CVS, fetal ECHO, including imaging for office and region).
• Shares equally in MFM call and rounding.
• Supervises fellow and resident outpatient clinics, inpatient care, obstetric surgeries.

Research, Scholarly, and Academic Activities:

Demonstrates clinical and scholarly expertise in maternal fetal medicine by publication of original research in peer- reviewed journals within the past three years; and at least one of the following within the past three years:

• extramural peer-reviewed funding
• presentation at regional or national scientific or faculty development meetings (primary presenter, co- presenter, co- investigator, or senior author)
• participation in national committees or educational organizations

Additionally

• Supports a robust research curriculum for MFM fellows.
• Expands existing regional research collaborations and develops new relationships for research.
• Provides scholarly activity project oversight and mentoring for MFM Fellows.

Regional

• Assists with document development and updates for the Perinatal Provider’s toolbox. Participates in monthly multi-disciplinary Perinatal and Medical Complications meetings. Teaches in monthly Ultrasound Conference at the discretion of MFM division director.

Community service

• May vary as requested by chair or hospital service line.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Communication Skills

Effectively and respectfully communicates with other individuals, including colleagues, support staff, patients, and their family members to convey information in a comprehensive and understandable manner in order to promote best care for all patients.

• Decision Making

Ability to make the most appropriate decision in each situation and take the next steps to ensure appropriate and timely completion. This requires conflict resolution and critical thinking skills, confidence in knowledge base, and ability to prioritize complex tasks and competing priorities.

• HealthCare Knowledge

Stays up to date in area of expertise and shares new information with team, as appropriate. Completes licensure(s), specialty and subspecialty certifications, and MAHEC organizational trainings in a timely fashion. Applies the depth of knowledge maintained and gained through these processes in real life scenarios where appropriate.

• Interpersonal Skills

Handles difficult situations with grace, professionalism, and understanding. Demonstrates respect and empathy with colleagues, patients, and their family at all times even when difficult to do so. Practices effective listening, authenticity, dependability, and patience to responsibly provide a healthy work environment.

• Organizational Values

Adheres to MAHEC’s founding principles, incorporating them into daily activities. These include integrity, accountability, respect for other cultures and equitable practices. There must be an ability to manage change and display a clear understanding of organizational dynamics to foster a culture of acceptance, support, and ownership.

• Problem Solving

Applies an analytical mind to autonomously solve complex problems. Must be able to think logically through a difficult problem, appreciate the views of others, and come to an appropriate resolution in the spirit of novel improvements and a culture of curiosity.

SPECIFIED SKILLS

• COMPUTER
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database applications required.
• FOREIGN LANGUAGE
• Spanish speaking skills preferred and eligible for compensation add on.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
• 3-5 years of clinical MFM practice beyond fellowship
• Demonstration of academic interest through published or presented research and/or leadership experience in a diverse faculty, staff, and learner environment.
• ABOG certified in OBGYN and MFM.
• Medical License in NC.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bilingual Spanish/English skills welcome and eligible for compensation add on

REQUIRED LICENSES

• Current North Carolina Medical License.

SCHEDULE

• Regular attendance on-site is an essential function of this position. Typical business hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (or flexed to best meet the needs of the clients and/or the Division); 40 hours per work week, and weekend, holiday, or evening coverage is required for Maternal Fetal Medicine back-up call.
• In-house labor and delivery call is available if desired but not required. Work hours will need to be flexible to respond to special work assignments, or evening activities, as requested by the team leader.

COMPENSATION

Base Salary, MFM Faculty Physician

• $444,000 annually, exempt, 45-week contract
• Additional compensation add-ons will be reviewed at time of offer and based on education, credentials, and eligible years of practice experience.

Plus, MAHEC's Total Rewards Package which includes

• 35 paid days off annually + fantastic health coverage with generous discounts on health, dental, and pharmacy services with MAHEC providers and partners
• Annual CME/Continuing professional development allowance plus employee-discount on MAHEC Continuing Professional Development courses and conference offerings.

At MAHEC , we strive to equip all team members with Total Rewards (pay + benefits) to honor their service, support their health, manage their financial security, build their career, and thrive.

MAHEC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Employees who meet federal requirements may be eligible to have remaining student loan balances forgiven after 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time at MAHEC.

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