Locum - Physician - Maternal Fetal Medicine Detroit, MI

Job description

Location:
Detroit, MI

Detroit is a vibrant, historically rich city known for its cultural diversity, world-class arts scene, and renowned medical institutions, making it an exciting place for healthcare professionals. The city offers a dynamic urban lifestyle with affordable living, great dining, and easy access to both Canadian border crossings and the Great Lakes region.

Facility:
This is a well-established health system facility featuring a Level III NICU and a robust maternal-fetal medicine service supporting both high- and low-risk obstetric patients. The facility delivers approximately 3,000 births annually and offers a collaborative environment with resident education, dedicated sonography support, and potential additional outpatient coverage at a nearby affiliated location.

Opportunity:
Board Certified - Maternal Fetal Medicine

Job Details:

• Full-time locum coverage beginning January 1, 2027 through approximately January 24, 2027, with part-time/twice-monthly coverage anticipated thereafter
• Candidates interested in locum-to-perm opportunities will be given first preference
• Inpatient LD volume averages 0-5 patients per day, with an average of 2 patients daily
• Monday through Friday schedule, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, with nightly weekday call coverage and 24-hour call coverage on weekends including phone consults
• After January, anticipated recurring coverage approximately twice monthly: in-house Thursday-Friday, call Saturday-Sunday
• Review and round on inpatient maternal-fetal medicine patients alongside residents
• Provide inpatient consults and phone consultations, with in-person evaluation available when clinically indicated
• Interpret and manage ultrasound services and related consults; locum is expected to independently interpret ultrasounds
• Up to 8 ultrasounds per day supported by 1 sonographer and 1 machine
• Supervise residents in high-risk OB clinic as needed (half-day per week, typically 4-7 patients)
• Potential outpatient-only coverage at an affiliated facility on Tuesday/Thursday half-days as needed
• Required procedures include: Amniocentesis, Cerclage (including rescue cerclage), and External Cephalic Version (ECV)
• No delivery coverage, GYN surgery, or GYN call coverage expected
• Call back is minimal, approximately once per call shift if at all
• Active Michigan license or IMLC required
• Board Certification required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Estimated credentialing timeframe is 90-120 days
• Any malpractice or background items must be flagged at the time of submission for internal review