Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist (Perinatologist)

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization, in collaboration with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, is excited to announce an opening for a Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist (Perinatologist) at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan. This role is part of the Shared Service Line Model within NYC Health + Hospitals.

The primary goal of NYC Health + Hospitals is to provide comprehensive health services of the highest quality to all New Yorkers, irrespective of their financial situation, in an environment that emphasizes humane care, dignity, and respect. Our values are rooted in social and racial equity, and we uphold the ICARE standards for all our staff.

As the largest municipal healthcare system in the United States, NYC Health + Hospitals is committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services to all residents, ensuring compassion, dignity, and respect, regardless of immigration status or financial capability.

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) specialist to join our vibrant, multidisciplinary Obstetrics team. The ideal candidate will be focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care for complex and high-risk pregnancies while also contributing to clinical excellence, education, and system-wide quality improvement. This position offers a collaborative environment that includes general obstetrics, midwifery, neonatology, anesthesiology, social work, and care-coordination teams aimed at enhancing perinatal outcomes and promoting maternal health equity.

Opportunity Details: Clinical Care:

• Conduct thorough consultations for high-risk pregnancies, addressing both maternal and fetal complications.
• Perform and interpret advanced obstetric ultrasounds, fetal echocardiography (if applicable), Doppler studies, and prenatal diagnostic procedures.
• Evaluate fetal assessments, including NSTs and BPPs, as necessary.
• Collaborate with obstetricians, midwives, and other specialists to optimize outcomes for mothers and infants.
• Participate in labor and delivery coverage for complex cases as required.

Diagnostic and Procedural Duties:

• Conduct ultrasounds during the first, second, and third trimesters.
• Perform amniocentesis and CVS (if applicable).
• Manage fetal assessments, including NSTs and BPPs.
• Oversee the management of hypertensive disorders, diabetes, multiple gestations, placenta accreta spectrum, preterm birth prevention, and other high-risk conditions.

Teaching and Education:

• Supervise and educate residents, fellows (if applicable), medical students, and sonographers.
• Contribute to the development of curricula, simulation training, and quality improvement initiatives in Obstetrics and High-Risk Obstetrics.

Shared Service Expectations:

• Your primary work location will be at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan.
• Provide remote telephone consultations for MFM during nights and weekends for shared service facilities.
• Offer remote coverage as needed for other NYC Health + Hospitals facilities outside the main region.
• Deliver clinical coverage for other hospitals in the Manhattan area as required.
• Provide emergency coverage for other NYC Health + Hospitals facilities when necessary.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Board Certified in General Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Maternal Fetal Medicine.
• Eligible for medical licensure in New York.
• Proven commitment to high-quality clinical care, teamwork, and advancing maternal health equity.
• Annual Base Salary: $504,816* (board eligible); $515,216* (board certified), based on a 40-hour work week and 17 weeks of required night/weekend call and other coverage .
• Any additional night/weekend call beyond the required 17 weeks will be compensated at a rate of $25 per hour.

The estimated annual total value of the compensation package is $630,600** (board eligible) and $640,600** (board certified) , which encompasses the base salary, 401(k) contributions, sessional/per diem hours, and other factors outlined below:

• Estimated annual compensation for 10 additional sessional/per diem hours worked per week is $70,200.
• Potential bonus of up to $40,000 (based on the previous year's average), contingent upon achieving quality and productivity targets.
• 401(k) Company Contribution (subject to IRS contribution limits):
  • Employees are immediately vested in a 3% company contribution of base earnings, with no employee match required.
  • After one year of service, employees receive an additional 7% company contribution of base earnings, with no employee match required.
• Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement.
• Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO): Includes vacation, sick leave, holidays, and CME days.
• Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage: Premium plans with employee contributions significantly below market rates.
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage: Equal to 2x your salary (up to a maximum of $300,000) at no cost to you.
  • Additional employee-paid Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage is available for you and your family.
• Loan Forgiveness: This position may qualify for loan forgiveness through specific state or federal programs.
• Medical Malpractice Coverage (equivalent to occurrence-based): Provided at no cost to the employee.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Pre-tax employee-paid contributions for commuting expenses.
• Visa sponsorship will be considered for this position.

Our organization is dedicated to delivering accountable, responsive, and quality care with a strong sensitivity to the diverse needs of the community we serve. We are one of the largest physician groups in the country, employing nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal healthcare system in the nation, serving over a million New Yorkers each year.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fair hiring practices and a supportive workplace. All candidates will be evaluated based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience. To learn more about our culture and ongoing workplace practices, please visit our Workplace Culture page.

*Salary Disclosure Information: The salary mentioned for this position adheres to New York City's Salary Transparency Law for Job Advertisements. This salary specifically pertains to the advertised position and does not encompass potential bonuses, incentive compensation, or benefits. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, historical performance, and other relevant criteria.

**The annual total value of the compensation package provided is illustrative and not guaranteed.