Maternal-Fetal Medicine Milton S. Hershey Medical Center (PA)

Job description

Location:
Hershey, PA

Hershey, Pennsylvania, known as "The Sweetest Place on Earth," offers a unique blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities, with easy access to the state capital of Harrisburg and a vibrant community atmosphere. The area boasts a rich cultural scene, beautiful outdoor recreation opportunities, and a welcoming environment that makes it an exceptional place to live and work.

Facility:
This is a prestigious academic medical center and Level 1 trauma facility with a Level 1 pediatric designation, providing the highest level of care to patients across the region. The facility offers a dynamic and well-supported clinical environment with a strong emphasis on education, research, and comprehensive women's health services.

Opportunity:
Physician (MD) - Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Job Details:

• Provide outpatient consultations and obstetrical ultrasound services with 8-15 patient encounters per shift
• Provide inpatient MFM coverage including antepartum/postpartum rounding, consults, cerclages, and some deliveries
• Weekday outpatient hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with a 30-minute lunch break
• Weekday inpatient hours: 6:45 AM - 5:30 PM
• Weekend coverage includes Friday 5:30 PM - Saturday 7:00 AM MFM beeper call/backup, Saturday rounds, and Sunday 7:00 AM - Monday 7:00 AM MFM beeper call/backup
• Home night call, Labor and Delivery backup call, and weekend inpatient rounds required
• Supervise MFM APPs, fellows, and residents
• Manage pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) and HELLP syndrome
• Manage diabetes (Type I, II, and gestational) and cardiac disorders (Class II or higher)
• Manage pulmonary, renal, neurological, autoimmune, hematologic/oncologic disorders, and collagen vascular disease
• Perform and manage VBACs, vaginal breech deliveries, and C-sections
• Manage placenta previa/abruption and multiple gestation pregnancies
• Perform instrument-assisted deliveries including forceps and vacuum
• Perform amniocentesis (genetic) and cervical cerclage procedures
• Perform and interpret ultrasounds including Level II/Targeted studies
• Must hold an active Pennsylvania medical license
• Board certification required; estimated credentialing timeframe is 60-90 days
• Nearest airport: Harrisburg International