Perinatologist, MD

2 weeks ago

Monsey, United States Blackbird Recruiting Full time
Perinatologist, MD

Monsey, NY

$60,000 - 2 days / month

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive evaluations of pregnant women with high-risk pregnancies, including detailed medical history, physical examination, and prenatal diagnostic tests.
  • Diagnose and manage maternal medical conditions that may impact pregnancy outcomes, such as diabetes, hypertension, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases.
  • Monitor fetal development and well-being through advanced prenatal screening and diagnostic techniques, including ultrasound, fetal echocardiography, and genetic testing.
  • Perform invasive procedures, such as chorionic villus sampling (CVS), amniocentesis, and fetal blood sampling, to diagnose fetal abnormalities and genetic disorders.
  • Provide counseling and support to expectant parents regarding prenatal diagnosis, pregnancy complications, and treatment options.
  • Collaborate with obstetricians, genetic counselors, neonatologists, and other specialists to develop individualized treatment plans for high-risk pregnancies.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary care for complex maternal-fetal conditions, including fetal anomalies, multiple gestations, placental abnormalities, and preterm labor.
  • Manage pregnancy complications such as pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, placenta previa, and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) through medical management and fetal monitoring.
  • Provide fetal interventions, including intrauterine transfusions, shunting procedures, and fetal surgeries, to address specific fetal conditions and optimize outcomes.
  • Attend high-risk deliveries, providing obstetric support and coordination of neonatal care for premature or critically ill newborns.
  • Participate in research and clinical trials focused on advancing the understanding and treatment of high-risk pregnancies and fetal conditions.
  • Stay updated on advancements in maternal-fetal medicine research, diagnostic techniques, and therapeutic interventions through continuing education and professional development activities.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, documenting prenatal evaluations, diagnostic tests, treatment plans, and outcomes.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical standards governing maternal-fetal medicine practice.
  • Participate in educational initiatives, lectures, and conferences to educate healthcare professionals, students, and the community about maternal-fetal health and perinatal care.

Qualifications:

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
  • Completion of a fellowship program in Maternal-Fetal Medicine accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
  • Board certification or eligibility for board certification in Maternal-Fetal Medicine by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) or the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (AOBOG).
  • State medical licensure or eligibility for medical licensure to practice maternal-fetal medicine.
  • Strong clinical skills and proficiency in managing high-risk pregnancies, prenatal diagnosis, and fetal therapy interventions.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare colleagues.
  • Dedication to providing compassionate and patient-centered care to expectant mothers and their unborn babies.
  • Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development in the field of maternal-fetal medicine.
  • Compassion, empathy, and cultural sensitivity in working with expectant parents facing challenging prenatal diagnoses and pregnancy complications.