Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician | Flexible Monthly Coverage
Job at a glance
Job description
Occupation: Physician
Specialty: Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Description
Seeking a board-certified Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) physician for a long-term locum tenens opportunity in Anchorage, Alaska, starting January 2027. Join a multidisciplinary maternal care team providing specialized consultation for high-risk pregnancies in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
This onsite opportunity offers a weekday clinic schedule with backup beeper call coverage and the flexibility to work one to two weeks per month. Physicians must be proficient in performing and interpreting obstetric ultrasounds.
Opportunity Highlights
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Start Date: January 1, 2027
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Assignment Duration: Through January 1, 2028
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Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
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Monthly Commitment: At least 1–2 weeks per month
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Call: Weeknight beeper call and 24-hour weekend beeper call
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Practice Setting: Inpatient and outpatient
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Clinical Focus: High-risk pregnancy consultations and maternal-fetal assessment
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Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Job Responsibilities
Provide maternal-fetal medicine consultations in inpatient and outpatient settings
Perform and interpret obstetric ultrasounds, including targeted and Level II studies
Assess maternal conditions such as pregnancy-induced hypertension, HELLP syndrome, gestational diabetes, and other complex medical disorders
Evaluate pregnancies involving multiple gestations, placental abnormalities, and fetal complications
Provide recommendations for individualized maternal and fetal care plans
Participate in weeknight and weekend backup beeper call coverage
Maintain timely clinical documentation using Epic EMR
Coordinate care with obstetricians and other members of the maternal care team
Delivery coverage is not routinely required; experience and ability to perform deliveries are strongly preferred.
Qualifications
Board certification in Maternal-Fetal Medicine required
Fellowship training in Maternal-Fetal Medicine required
Active Alaska medical license required
Current DEA registration
Current BLS and ACLS certifications
Demonstrated proficiency in performing and interpreting obstetric ultrasounds
Experience managing high-risk pregnancies and complex maternal conditions
Ability to provide onsite coverage and commit to at least one to two weeks per month
Current CV required for consideration
Epic EMR experience preferred
Working Hours
End Date: January 1, 2028
Clinic Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Call Coverage: Weeknight beeper call and 24-hour weekend beeper call
Call Structure: Backup coverage for primary virtual call
Monthly Commitment: Minimum of 1–2 weeks per month
Setting: Onsite inpatient and outpatient consultation services
Guaranteed Hours: 8 hours per scheduled clinic day
Skills
Maternal-fetal medicine consultation
Obstetric ultrasound performance and interpretation
Level II and targeted fetal ultrasound
Pregnancy-induced hypertension and HELLP syndrome
Pregestational and gestational diabetes management
Multiple gestation assessment
Placenta previa and placental abruption evaluation
Maternal cardiac, pulmonary, renal, neurological, and autoimmune conditions
Fetal assessment and prenatal diagnostic procedures
Epic EMR documentation
Multidisciplinary obstetric collaboration