Maternal Fetal Medicine/Perinatology Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Maternal Fetal Medicine/Perinatology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Richmond, Virginia
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: Sep 14, 2026 - Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: Mon - Fri, 8a - 4:15p
• Reason for Coverage: Support during recruitment period
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

COVERAGE DATES

• Sep 14, 2026 - Sep 18, 2026
• Sep 21, 2026 - Sep 25, 2026
• Oct 19, 2026 - Oct 23, 2026
• Oct 26, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026
• Nov 16, 2026 - Nov 20, 2026
• Nov 27, 2026 - Dec 4, 2026
• Dec 21, 2026 - Dec 24, 2026

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: 95% high-risk pregnancy, 5% low-risk pregnancy
• Average Daily Volume: 27 patients per day
• Admissions: N/A
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: High-risk pregnancies, including pre-eclampsia, multiple pregnancy, growth restriction, chromosomal/congenital abnormalities, pre-term labor, hypertension, thrombophilia, genetic disorders, birth defects, and other fetal/maternal comorbidities

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Trauma Level: N/A
• EMR System: Epic, Viewpoint
• Office Equipment Available: GE 10 ultrasound
• Specialty Backup Available: Yes, another MFM physician and NP support
• Support Staff Available: RN clinic educator, sonographer, genetic counselor, front office team

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 90 days

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive maternal-fetal medicine care in both office and inpatient settings.
• Perform required procedures including amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling, and cerclage (if trained).
• Manage high-risk pregnancies, including complications such as pre-eclampsia, multiple pregnancy, growth restriction, and congenital anomalies.
• Rotate between clinic locations at St. Mary's Hospital and St. Francis Medical Center (approximately 30 minutes apart).
• Participate in on-call coverage, including weeknight call and 24-hour weekend call, and provide occasional phone consultations for Memorial Regional Medical Center.