Locum Tenens: Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician Near Altoona, PA

We are actively seeking an experienced Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) Physician for a locum tenens opportunity near Altoona, PA. This position is available starting ASAP and will continue on an ongoing basis. The role involves both outpatient and inpatient responsibilities, with a mix of scheduled clinical hours and on-call coverage.

Position Details:

• Specialty: Maternal-Fetal Medicine


• Position Type: Locum Tenens


• Start Date: ASAP


• End Date: Ongoing


• Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours + Call


• Practice Setting: Outpatient and Inpatient

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality care in both outpatient and inpatient settings


• Manage complex pregnancies and perform necessary consultations


• Handle on-call duties as scheduled to ensure comprehensive patient care


• Conduct patient admissions and discharges as needed


• Collaborate effectively with a multi-specialty team to support patient outcomes

Schedule:

• Clinic Hours: Monday through Friday


• Weekend Requirement: None


• Holidays Allowed: New Year's Day, 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Key Qualifications:

• Licensing: Must hold a valid Pennsylvania state license


• Certifications:
  
  
  
  • ABLS: Required
  
  
  • ACLS: Required
  
  
  • ATLS: Required
  
  
  • BLS: Required
  
  
  • PALS: Required
  
  
  
  


• Board Certification: Required in Maternal-Fetal Medicine


• Fellowship: Completion of an accredited fellowship in MFM


• EMR System: Epic


• Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 45 days, with expedited options available


• Temporary Privileges: Available to facilitate quicker start dates


• Hospital Privileges: Not required

Practice Details:

• Practice Type: Multi-specialty group


• Current Number of Providers: 6 total (2 Perinatologists, 3 OB/GYN, 1 GYN)


• Support Staff: Neonatologists (2), CRNPs (3), CNMs (5), NICU midlevel providers (7)


• Patients Per Day:
  
  
  
  • Outpatient: 30
  
  
  • Inpatient: 10
  
  
  
  


• Admissions: 2


• Discharges: 2


• Average Number of Deliveries Per Week: 5


• Average Number of Patients Per Physician/Day: Clinic - 30, Hospital - 5


• % C-Section/Response Time: 15 Minutes


• Certified Nurse Midwives: Handle 1st Call


• Ancillary Services: Certified Nurse Midwife Program


• Equipment/Technology: Level 3A NICU, Helicopter service

This locum tenens opportunity is ideal for a qualified MFM specialist seeking a fulfilling role with a supportive team and comprehensive practice resources. If you meet the requirements and are interested in this position, we encourage you to apply.

Job ID: j-248363