Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist (Perinatologist)

Job Opportunity: Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist (Perinatologist)

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

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

As the largest municipal healthcare system in the United States, NYC Health + Hospitals is dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare services to every New Yorker, regardless of immigration status or financial circumstances.

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 passionate about providing exceptional, patient-centered care for complex and high-risk pregnancies while contributing to clinical excellence, education, and system-wide quality improvement initiatives. This position offers the chance to collaborate with a diverse team that includes general obstetrics, midwifery, neonatology, anesthesiology, social work, and care coordination, all aimed at enhancing perinatal outcomes and promoting maternal health equity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Care:
  • Conduct comprehensive 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 required.
  • Collaborate with obstetricians, midwives, and other specialists to optimize maternal and fetal health outcomes.
  • Participate in labor and delivery coverage for complex cases as necessary.
• Diagnostic and Procedural Duties:
  • Conduct first-, second-, and third-trimester ultrasounds.
  • Perform amniocentesis and CVS (if applicable).
  • Manage fetal assessments, 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 curriculum development, 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 as 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.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in New York.
• Proven commitment to high-quality clinical care, teamwork, and advancing maternal health equity.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Annual Base Salary: $485,400* (board eligible); $495,400* (board certified) 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 $25 per hour.
• Total Annual Compensation Package: Estimated at $630,600** (board eligible) and $640,600** (board certified), including base salary, 401(k) contributions, sessional/per diem hours, and other factors.
• Estimated annual compensation for 10 additional sessional/per diem hours worked per week is $70,200.
• Potential bonuses of up to $40,000 (based on previous year’s average), contingent upon meeting quality and productivity targets.
• 401(k) Company Contribution: Employees are immediately vested in a 3% company contribution of base earnings, with no employee match required. After one year of service, an additional 7% company contribution of base earnings is provided, also with no employee match required.
• Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) reimbursement.
• Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) including 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 options 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 may be available for this position.

Our organization is committed to providing accountable, responsive, and high-quality care with a strong sensitivity to the diverse needs of the communities we serve. We are one of the largest physician groups in the country, employing nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who deliver 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 dedicated to equitable hiring practices and fostering 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 explore 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 total annual compensation package value provided is illustrative and not guaranteed.