Perinatologist / Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician (MD/DO) - Texas

Perinatologist / Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician (MD/DO)Position Summary The Perinatologist provides specialized care for pregnant patients with high-risk or medically complex pregnancies. This role focuses on advanced obstetric management, fetal assessment, and coordination of multidisciplinary care to optimize maternal and fetal outcomes throughout pregnancy and the peripartum period. Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

Evaluate and manage high-risk pregnancies including maternal medical comorbidities, obstetric complications, and fetal anomalies Provide consultation services to obstetricians, family medicine physicians, and other referring providers Perform and interpret advanced obstetric ultrasound and fetal diagnostic studies Develop and manage individualized care plans for complex maternal and fetal conditions Provide antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care for high-risk obstetric patients as appropriate Collaborate with neonatology, genetics, anesthesia, cardiology, endocrinology, and other specialties Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and care planning meetings Counsel patients and families regarding pregnancy risks, fetal conditions, and management options Supervise and educate residents, fellows, sonographers, and advanced practice providers as applicable Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Qualifications

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school Completion of an accredited Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program Completion of an accredited Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship Board-eligible or board-certified in Maternal-Fetal Medicine Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure DEA registration or eligibility Skills and Competencies Expertise in high-risk obstetrics and maternal-fetal medicine Advanced diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills Proficiency in obstetric ultrasound and fetal assessment Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary care teams Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient-centered care Work Environment Outpatient maternal-fetal medicine clinics, hospital labor and delivery units, and inpatient obstetric services Call coverage as determined by program or practice needs Physical Requirements Ability to stand, sit, and move throughout clinic and hospital environments Manual dexterity for ultrasound procedures and clinical examinations Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and diagnostic interpretation Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.