Locum Tenens Physician - Maternal Fetal Medicine Needed in Mississippi

Our client in Mississippi is seeking a Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician for a locum tenens opportunity, ideally commencing around Dec 1, 2027. This 28-day assignment involves approximately one week of coverage per month through June 2028, with a flexible schedule encompassing both clinic hours and out of house call. The physician will manage high-risk pregnancies, perform advanced ultrasounds, and conduct invasive procedures across various inpatient and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Rotate assignments across various outpatient clinics and hospital services.
• Manage a diverse patient load of 15-24 patients per day in outpatient settings, focusing on first trimester screens, targeted anatomy scans, follow-up, and fetal testing.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care for patients with fetal anomalies at a regional referral center.
• Perform invasive procedures such as amniocentesis for diagnostic/genetic purposes and suspected intraamniotic infection.
• Provide hospital service, including rounding with fellows, residents, and students, managing antepartum and limited postpartum patients.
• Conduct inpatient ultrasounds on weekends and interpret fetal testing via OBIX integrated with Epic.
• Perform occasional transvaginal cerclage.

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• EMR: Epic
• Requirements: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
• Setting: Clinic and Call
• Call Schedule: Out of house call coverage, including 24-hour weekend call (Friday 2 PM to Monday 6:45 AM) and potential weeknight call.
• Patients Per Day: Average 15-25 patients per day, varying by location.
• LOA: 28 Days
• Staffing Mix: Various supporting staff in clinics; Hospital L/D includes nurses, midwives, ANE support, residents, attendings, and fellows.

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities