Physician - OG/GYN MFM

BMC Software•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maternal Fetal Medicine Division Director provides leadership directly to the MFM faculty and indirectly to the Department of OB/GYN. The Director oversees and participates in the outpatient MFM service, including consults, prenatal care, and the Antenatal Testing Unit. They lead development of care plans for high risk patients, participate in safety event evaluations, and contribute to inpatient policy and guideline development. The Director sits on the institutional Perinatal Committee. The MFM Division Director reports to the site Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This position receives 10% protected administrative time.

Requirements

Board certified or eligible in OBGYN and MFM
Minimum of five years clinical experience beyond fellowship training
Well-developed managerial skills, including organizational ability, written and oral communication skills
Commitment to BMCHS mission of providing exceptional care without exception to all patients, with a goal to eliminate disparities in health care outcomes

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for clinical excellence and continued growth and development of the division’s clinical and educational activities.
Lead the professional and leadership development of the faculty of the Division, including recruitment and hiring for open positions.
Participate in performance reviews for members of the MFM division.
Work with medical and nursing colleagues to assure systems of coordinated care for high-risk patients.
Lead MFM division activities to ensure high-quality patient care.
Ensure coverage for all outpatient/inpatient MFM responsibilities, including MFM attendance at daily board rounds on Labor & Delivery.
Participate in inpatient obstetrics care on BMC-Brighton Labor & Delivery as needed, including daytime and nighttime coverage.
Review ultrasounds performed at BMC-Brighton and South in a timely fashion.
Lead quality improvement work in high-risk obstetric care that addresses issues of racial inequities in maternal morbidity and mortality, and the complex medical care needs of patients.
Participate in the clinical services initiatives of Boston Medical Center Healthcare System with an emphasis on quality, effectiveness, and efficiency.
Ensure compliance with all policies and regulations through direct and active supervision of quality and safety.
Ensure MFM contribution in OB maternal morbidity and mortality meeting preparation.
Ensure MFM contribution in OB Case review meeting preparation.
Ensure MFM contribution in Maternal Child Health Policy formation.
Report to Director of Credentialing and Privileging any instances that would warrant a Focused PPE or other administrative interventions and participate in addressing issues identified.
Participate in the direct supervision and training of faculty and medical students.