Locum Tenens: Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician Near Altoona, PA
We are actively seeking an experienced Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) Physician for a locum tenens opportunity near Altoona, PA. This position is available starting ASAP and will continue on an ongoing basis. The role involves both outpatient and inpatient responsibilities, with a mix of scheduled clinical hours and on-call coverage.
Position Details:
- Specialty: Maternal-Fetal Medicine
- Position Type: Locum Tenens
- Start Date: ASAP
- End Date: Ongoing
- Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours + Call
- Practice Setting: Outpatient and Inpatient
Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality care in both outpatient and inpatient settings
- Manage complex pregnancies and perform necessary consultations
- Handle on-call duties as scheduled to ensure comprehensive patient care
- Conduct patient admissions and discharges as needed
- Collaborate effectively with a multi-specialty team to support patient outcomes
Schedule:
- Clinic Hours: Monday through Friday
- Weekend Requirement: None
- Holidays Allowed: New Year's Day, 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
Key Qualifications:
- Licensing: Must hold a valid Pennsylvania state license
- Certifications:
- ABLS: Required
- ACLS: Required
- ATLS: Required
- BLS: Required
- PALS: Required
- Board Certification: Required in Maternal-Fetal Medicine
- Fellowship: Completion of an accredited fellowship in MFM
- EMR System: Epic
- Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 45 days, with expedited options available
- Temporary Privileges: Available to facilitate quicker start dates
- Hospital Privileges: Not required
Practice Details:
- Practice Type: Multi-specialty group
- Current Number of Providers: 6 total (2 Perinatologists, 3 OB/GYN, 1 GYN)
- Support Staff: Neonatologists (2), CRNPs (3), CNMs (5), NICU midlevel providers (7)
- Patients Per Day:
- Outpatient: 30
- Inpatient: 10
- Admissions: 2
- Discharges: 2
- Average Number of Deliveries Per Week: 5
- Average Number of Patients Per Physician/Day: Clinic 30, Hospital 5
- % C-Section/Response Time: 15 Minutes
- Certified Nurse Midwives: Handle 1st Call
- Ancillary Services: Certified Nurse Midwife Program
- Equipment/Technology: Level 3A NICU, Helicopter service
This locum tenens opportunity is ideal for a qualified MFM specialist seeking a fulfilling role with a supportive team and comprehensive practice resources. If you meet the requirements and are interested in this position, we encourage you to apply.
Job ID: j-248363
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