Physician- Maternal Fetal Medicine

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Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician

VHC Health Physicians – Arlington, Virginia | Full-Time

VHC Health Physicians is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician to join our growing, highly respected Women's Health team. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice within a nationally recognized health system dedicated to advancing maternal and fetal health through comprehensive, evidence-based, and patient-centered care.

The Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician will provide consultation and management for high-risk pregnancies, working collaboratively with Obstetricians, Genetic Counselors, Neonatologists, Pediatric Specialists, Advanced Practice Providers, Sonographers, and multidisciplinary care teams. The physician will play an integral role in caring for patients with complex maternal, fetal, genetic, and obstetrical conditions while helping to advance clinical quality, patient outcomes, and program growth.

The ideal candidate is committed to clinical excellence, collaborative care, education, and innovation in maternal-fetal medicine and is passionate about providing compassionate care to women and families throughout their pregnancy journey.

Why VHC Health

VHC Health is a nationally recognized, independent health system known for clinical excellence, innovation, physician engagement, and exceptional patient outcomes.

Highlights include:

· Ranked among the top hospitals in Virginia and the Washington, DC metropolitan region by U.S. News & World Report

· Multiple “A” Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group

· CMS 5-Star Overall Hospital Quality Rating

· Magnet® designation for nursing excellence

· Accredited with Commendation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC)

· Independent health system with strong physician leadership and administrative support

· Modern ambulatory and inpatient oncology infrastructure with continued investment in cancer services

· Located in Arlington, Virginia — consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States with immediate access to Washington, DC

· At VHC Health, physician leaders have the opportunity to meaningfully influence strategy, operations, quality, and growth while practicing in a collaborative and highly respected clinical environment.

Position Overview

The Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician will provide comprehensive consultative and co-management services for patients with high-risk pregnancies and complex maternal and fetal conditions. This physician will work closely with referring providers and multidisciplinary specialists to develop individualized care plans and ensure the highest quality outcomes for mothers and babies.

Responsibilities include prenatal consultation, fetal assessment and diagnosis, ultrasound interpretation, invasive procedures, inpatient and outpatient management, and participation in program development and quality improvement initiatives.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide consultation, evaluation, and management for patients with high-risk pregnancies

• Diagnose and manage complex maternal medical conditions affecting pregnancy

• Evaluate and manage fetal abnormalities, growth disorders, multiple gestations, and other high-risk fetal conditions

• Perform and interpret advanced obstetrical ultrasound examinations

• Perform Maternal Fetal Medicine procedures, including amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling (CVS), and other procedures consistent with training and privileges

• Collaborate with Genetic Counselors regarding prenatal screening, diagnostic testing, and complex genetic conditions

• Partner with Obstetricians, Neonatologists, Pediatric Specialists, and other providers to develop comprehensive care plans

• Provide inpatient and outpatient consultation services

• Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews and care planning conferences

• Support quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical excellence initiatives

• Maintain thorough and timely documentation within the electronic medical record

• Participate in call coverage and other departmental responsibilities as required

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology

• Fellowship training in Maternal Fetal Medicine required

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Maternal Fetal Medicine

• Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia

• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care

• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment

• Interest in program development, quality improvement, and advancing maternal and fetal health initiatives preferred

Position Highlights

• Full-time employed opportunity within a nationally recognized health system

• Established and growing Maternal Fetal Medicine program

• Collaborative team of Obstetricians, Genetic Counselors, Neonatologists, Sonographers, and Women's Health specialists

• Advanced ultrasound and prenatal diagnostic capabilities

• Opportunity to care for a diverse patient population with complex maternal and fetal conditions

• Strong physician leadership and administrative support

• State-of-the-art facilities and technology

• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits

• Located in Arlington, Virginia, within the Washington, DC metropolitan area

Compensation & Benefits

· Comprehensive medical benefits

· Generous paid time off and CME allowance for full-time and permanent part-time positions

· Retirement plan options

· Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

Job Description

Purpose & Scope: 

The physician is a member of the healthcare team who works in collaboration with other staff to provide comprehensive healthcare services to patients. The scope of practice of each physician is defined through the health system’s credentialing and privileging committee.

The Physician supports objectives, budget, and performance metrics at the individual level.Supports all medical activities at the individual level including implementation of quality control standards, risk management and compliance programs.The role of a physician is to provide quality clinical care to those individuals who have chosen VHC Health in a timely manner to meet the needs of our patients. 

Education: 

Doctorate from accredited medical school is required.

Experience:

One year of medical/surgical experience is required.

Certifications/Licensure:

Licensed to Practice Medicine by the Virginia Department of Health Professions is required.

Awards/Recognition:

• Received a ‘High Performing' designation in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 list of maternity hospitals across the United States. This survey was based on factors most important to parents when choosing the hospital to deliver their baby.

• Received a top ranking in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list for 2023-2024. The report ranked hospitals in 15 adult specialties as well as national and regional rankings. VHC Health is proud to be ranked second in Northern Virginia, 4th in the Washington, DC metro region, and 5th in the Commonwealth of Virginia, out of 121 hospitals ranked

• Received an “A” grade in the spring of 2024 in the Leapfrog Group’s ranking for hospitals. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade gives 3,000 “general acute-care hospitals” a grade based on certain measures surrounding patient safety.

• VHC Health ranked as one of the top hospitals in the region, according to the prestigious annual rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. VHC Health tied for fourth place alongside George Washington University Hospital and Johns Hopkins Medicine-Sibley Memorial Hospital.

• VHC Health’s Outpatient Pavilion Parking Garage has been awarded the prestigious International Parking and Mobility Institute (IPMI) 2024 Apex Award for Stand-Alone Facility Design.

• VHC Health ranks as Best-in-State for 2024 in Virginia by Newsweek. The first ranking of its kind, this survey ranked the leading hospitals in the United States based on four data sources. VHC Health ranked as #5 in Virginia and was in the top three in the Washington, DC, metro region.

• VHC Health received 5 stars (the highest) in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service’s Quality rating. We were one of only 381 hospitals nationwide to achieve the prestigious five-star rating.

• The Commonwealth of Virginia renewed VHC Health’s 2021 accreditation as a Level II Trauma Center. This underscores the hospital’s commitment to excellence as a community provider of comprehensive medical services and to acutely injured patients.

• VHC Health’s cancer program received Accreditation with Commendation from the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer Accreditation. This recognition demonstrates VHC Health’s dedication to providing our community with the highest quality cancer care.

OUR COMMUNITY

• Living in Northern Virginia, one of the best places to live near D.C., you can have it all: a lucrative job at a forward-thinking company – plus access to the country’s greatest historical sites, a bustling café culture, active nightlife and concert going, a thriving wine region, seven professional sports teams, and a mild four-season climate with year-round kayaking, biking, and hiking. We offer some of the best public and private schools in the nation and access to 60 colleges and universities. In fact, we are the most educated region in the country. Here, there are no compromises. NOVA is one of the best places to live and work in the country.

• Arlington is home to the Pentagon, and the Arlington National Cemetery.

• Home to more than 100 U.S. and global corporate headquarters, including the 6th highest number of Fortune 500 companies.

• Northern Virginia is one of the fastest growing and most diverse communities in the United States

• Fairfax County has many of the highest ranking schools in the nation according to U.S. News and World Reports.

• Arlington County also offers outstanding schools - about 94 percent of all graduating high school seniors in Arlington go on to attend college.

• Two major airports with direct flights to 109 domestic and 60 international destinations.

• Northern Virginia has many recreational and community amenities including: over 89 miles of biking/jogging trails, 167 public parks, approximately 14 community centers, 7 live stage theaters, 8 libraries, and 652 restaurants.

• Minutes to the Kennedy Center, Smithsonian Museums, Tyson’s Corner, and Wolftrap National Park for the Performing Arts

• Whether you choose to live in Arlington County, Fairfax County, City of Alexandria or in any of the other great areas in the DC area, you will have little problem in finding a location that is right for you.

We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates interested in joining us in a highly collegial environment where the patient is at the center of what we do.

Additional Job Description

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.The compensation range set forth above is a good-faith estimate of the minimum and maximum hourly rate or annual salary for this position and assumes a 1.0 FTE status. Actual compensation for this position will be determined based on specialty, and the candidate’s education, training, skills, experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.