About the role
Overview
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at EVMS is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) physician to join our academic faculty. This position offers the opportunity to practice in a high-acuity, multidisciplinary setting while also contributing to the teaching and research missions of a leading academic medical center.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Provide inpatient and outpatient consultative care in Maternal-Fetal Medicine, including:
Management of complicated pregnancies
- Prenatal diagnosis and fetal ultrasound
- Genetic counseling and testing coordination
- Procedures such as amniocentesis, CVS, and cerclage
- Participate in labor and delivery coverage and multidisciplinary case management
- Supervise and educate medical students, residents, fellows, and advanced practice providers
- Participate in clinical or basic science research, quality improvement initiatives, and scholarly activities
- Collaborate with other subspecialties and departments to provide comprehensive patient care
- Engage in departmental and institutional service roles as needed
Outpatient Clinical Responsibilities
Consultative Complex OB Care
Provide ongoing antenatal management and consultations for patients with maternal or fetal complications, including but not limited to:
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
Diabetes mellitus and endocrine disorders
Cardiac disease in pregnancy
Multifetal gestation
History of adverse pregnancy outcomes
Preterm labor/preterm birth risk
Prenatal Diagnosis & Genetic Counseling
- Interpret and counsel patients on genetic screening and diagnostic testing options
- Collaborate with genetic counselors for integrated patient care
- Offer and perform procedures such as amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling (CVS)
- Manage counseling for abnormal ultrasound or laboratory findings
Obstetric Ultrasound and Imaging
- Perform and interpret ultrasounds, fetal echocardiography, and targeted imaging studies
- Participate in quality assurance and protocol development for ultrasound services
- Supervise sonographers and imaging fellows (if applicable)
Inpatient Clinical Responsibilities
Labor & Delivery Triage and Management
Supervise and manage complex obstetric patients in labor and delivery, including those with medical/surgical complications
Direct or supervise emergency OB interventions, maternal resuscitation, and high-acuity deliveries
Antepartum Service
Provide inpatient consults and primary management for hospitalized pregnant patients with complex conditions
Manage periviable pregnancies, preeclampsia, PPROM, and fetal growth restriction
Obstetrical Procedures
Perform and supervise procedures such as:
Cerclage placement
Amnioreduction or amnioinfusion
External cephalic version
Invasive diagnostic or therapeutic fetal procedures, such as shunts
Teaching & Supervision
Serve as attending physician on clinical rotations involving medical students, OB/GYN residents, MFM fellows, and Advanced Practice Providers
Provide real-time teaching during rounds, ultrasound sessions, and labor/delivery care
Call Responsibilities
- Participate in shared night and weekend call schedule with MFM colleagues
- Provide backup consultative support to general OB/GYN providers during off-hours
- Supervise inpatient antepartum and delivery unit coverage, including resident/fellow interactions
Qualifications
Requirements
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Obstetrics & Gynecology residency program.
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
- Active state medical license (or eligibility for licensure).
- Current BLS and ACLS; NRP and other certifications as required by the institution.
Preferred Experience or Attributes
- Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to patient-centered, culturally sensitive care.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records.
- Experience working in an academic health system
- Interest in advancing health equity and working with diverse populations
- Ability to build and maintain effective interdisciplinary relationships
- Location : Location US-VA-Norfolk