Maternal Fetal Medicine/Perinatology Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Maternal Fetal Medicine/Perinatology
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Wausau, WI 54401
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: Jan 01, 2027 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 4p
  
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Night/Weekend, Phone Consult Only
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Response Time: 30 minutes
  
• Reason for Coverage: Vacancy - Long-Term Permanent Search
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 15-25 patients/day
  
• Phone Consults: 1 (Occasional)
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic
  
• Support Staff: RNs: 1, MAs: 2, Office Staff: 5 imaging
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  
• Credentialing Timeline: 30 days
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Required:
  • Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH)
    
  • HELLP syndrome
    
  • Diabetes - Type I, II
    
  • Gestational
    
  • Cardiac Disorders - Class II or higher
    
  • Pulmonary disorders
    
  • Renal Disorders
    
  • Neurological Disorders
    
  • Autoimmune disorders
    
  • Hematologic/Oncologic disorders
    
  • Collagen vascular disease
    
  • VBAC's
    
  • Vaginal breech delivery
    
  • Placenta previa/abruption
    
  • Multiples gestation
    
  • Vaginal deliveries
    
  • C-sections
    
  • Instrument-assisted (forceps, vacuum, etc.)
    
  • Amniocentesis-genetic
    
  • Cervical cerclage
    
  • Intrauterine transfusion
    
  • Multifetal pregnancy reduction
    
  • Ultrasounds: Performance of and interpretation (Level II/Targeted, Echocardiography, Fetal blood sampling)
    
  • Chorionic villus sampling
    

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Eligible
  
• Licenses: WI License Preferred (Not Required)
  
• Certifications: BLS
  
• Fellowship: Required
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient and inpatient clinic coverage Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm
  
• Take night and weekend call via beeper for phone consultations from the hospital (no on-site requirement)
  
• Manage high-risk pregnancies, including consultations, ultrasounds, and specialty procedures
  
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and utilize support staff (RNs, MAs, office staff) effectively
  
• Document all patient encounters and care plans promptly in Epic EMR