Regional Director of Perinatal Care/Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Job Description
Our organization is excited to announce an opening for a Regional Medical Director of Perinatal Care/Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) at our facilities located in Lincoln, Metropolitan, and Harlem.
Reporting to the Chair of the Department, the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist will spearhead our vibrant perinatal and high-risk obstetrics teams across the Harlem, Lincoln, and Metropolitan locations. This role involves delivering top-notch, evidence-based, patient-focused care to expectant mothers facing intricate medical, surgical, and obstetric challenges. Additionally, the position encompasses educational responsibilities, participation in hospital-wide quality initiatives, and administrative leadership of the outpatient antepartum service.
This position provides a unique chance to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team that includes general obstetricians, midwives, neonatologists, anesthesiologists, social workers, and care coordinators, all dedicated to enhancing perinatal outcomes, advancing maternal health equity, and ensuring patient satisfaction.
The mission of our organization is to provide comprehensive health services of the highest quality to all New Yorkers, irrespective of their ability to pay, in an environment characterized by humane care, dignity, and respect. Our core values are rooted in social and racial equity, and we adhere to the ICARE standards for all staff members.
Clinical Responsibilities
Conduct both in-person and remote comprehensive consultations for high-risk and medically complex pregnant patients, addressing maternal and fetal complications across all three facilities.
Perform and interpret advanced obstetric ultrasounds, including Doppler studies and perinatal diagnostic procedures.
Collaborate with general obstetricians, midwives, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers to co-manage obstetric patients, optimizing outcomes for both mothers and infants.
Provide consultative or direct care for antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients requiring maternal-fetal medicine management.
Diagnostic and Procedural Responsibilities
Conduct and interpret obstetric ultrasounds, including NT and Doppler studies.
Perform amniocentesis, cervical cerclage, external cephalic version, and antepartum fetal assessments (NST, BPP).
Maintain inpatient general obstetric privileges at Harlem, Lincoln, and Metropolitan facilities.
Teaching and Academic Duties
Supervise and instruct residents, medical students, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, sonographers, and other relevant staff.
Engage in residency program activities at Harlem, Lincoln, and Metropolitan, aligned with the learning objectives set by the program director, including lectures, simulations, and journal clubs.
Mentor and guide residents and medical students.
Support necessary research initiatives and quality assurance projects within the Department.
Participate in Grand Rounds and other departmental academic events as requested.
Leadership and Administrative Duties
Oversee and manage the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Division at Harlem, Lincoln, and Metropolitan, including antepartum testing areas and obstetric ultrasound services.
Collaborate with Maimonides Medical Center's Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine for clinical services.
Engage in quality improvement and quality assurance projects and committees as needed.
Participate in root cause analysis activities as requested.
Provide annual data reporting, including outcomes, to Department Chairs as part of the medical board's annual update, along with a divisional strategic plan.
Ensure acquisition and maintenance of AIUM credentialing for ultrasound units.
Expectations for the Regional Director
The primary work locations will be Harlem Hospital, Lincoln Hospital, and Metropolitan Hospital.
Provide clinical coverage, both in-person and remotely, for MFM services at the three hospitals.
Offer remote coverage as necessary for other facilities within the health system.
Provide emergency coverage for additional facilities in the health system.
Be available for home on-call consultations during weeknights, weekends, and holidays for Harlem, Lincoln, and Metropolitan.
Work schedules will be determined by departmental leadership in conjunction with the Regional Director, based on facility needs and patient acuity.
This is a full-time position (1.0 FTE), comprising approximately 0.4 FTE for administrative duties and 0.6 FTE for clinical responsibilities.
Qualifications
MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
Board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and either board eligible or board certified in Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
Eligible for medical licensure in New York State.
A minimum of five years of direct patient care experience in a diverse, urban healthcare setting, with the ability to obtain clinical privileges, including inpatient, outpatient, and surgical/procedural credentials.
Compensation and Benefits
Annual Base Salary: $495,400*, based on a 40-hour work week, including 17 weeks of required night/weekend call and other coverage.
Additional night/weekend call beyond the required 17 weeks will be compensated at a rate of $25 per hour.
Annualized Stipend: $50,000 to fulfill the responsibilities of the Regional Director as outlined.
The estimated total annual compensation package is approximately $621,400**, which includes the base salary, 401(k) contributions, and other components:
Projected bonus of up to $40,000 (based on the previous year’s average), contingent upon achieving quality and productivity goals.
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401(k) Company Contribution (subject to IRS 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 Paid Time Off (PTO) including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and CME days.
Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage: Premium plans with employee contributions significantly below market rates.
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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 voluntary life and AD&D coverage options are 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 contributions for commuting expenses.
