Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist- Faculty

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. 

 

USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.

 

Responsibilities

The University of South Alabama Health System, USA Health, helps people lead longer, better lives through its excellence in education, research and medical care. With more than 7,000 employees, USA Health’s network includes USA Health University Hospital, USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital, USA Mitchell Cancer Institute, USA Physicians Group, USA Health Care Authority, and the USA College of Medicine. Each year, our team of 601 faculty and physicians, 289 residents and fellows, 165 advanced practitioners, and 1,340 nurses handle some 556,000 physician encounters.  USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital delivers 2,400 babies a year, more than any other regional hospital, and treats patients through some 72,000 emergency room visits annually. University Hospital is the region’s only Level I trauma center.In addition to advanced and innovative patient care at USA Health hospitals and clinics, USA’s medical education programs provide first-class training experiences for the next generation of physicians and scientists. USA Health System delivers excellence in care while improving the quality of life for residents across the Gulf Coast.The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine is currently recruiting candidates for our vibrant Maternal Fetal Medicine Division at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The physician will provide outpatient and inpatient consultative services for high risk pregnancies. We have a robust referral base for high risk pregnancies encompassing South Central Alabama and the Gulf Coast. Candidates must have an interest in medical and student education. Special interests in genetics and opioid use during pregnancy are potential areas of growth. There are several new initiatives in our department including Telehealth Medicine. Our antepartum and Labor and Delivery Units are located at our extraordinary free-standing Children’s and Women’s Hospital at the University of South Alabama, which is one of a few free-standing hospitals in the U.S. dedicated specifically to the health needs of children and women. The Level Ill NICU has a capacity of 130 beds. Our faculty practices and AIUM ultrasound units are located in the newly constructed, state of the art Strada Patient Care Center.  USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital is a part of USA Health, which includes University Hospital, USA Mitchell Cancer Institute, and USA Physicians Group.  Our department has a strong commitment towards providing high quality medical care to the women of Mobile and the surrounding Gulf Coast and integrating research and education in Women’s Health for the next generation of physicians. We have active divisions in General Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Reproductive Endocrinology and Gynecology Oncology services through the USA Mitchell Cancer Institute. Qualified candidates must have an MD/DO degree, successfully completed a 4-year ACGME accredited Obstetrics and Gynecology resident program and completed an ABOG recognized Maternal Fetal Medicine program. Candidates must be BC/BE in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Maternal Fetal Medicine. Licensure by the Alabama Medical Board will be required prior to commencement of employment. We offer an excellent compensation package. Mobile, Alabama is a growing, family friendly city with a vibrant downtown. It is centrally located in the Gulf Coast with a temperate climate and low cost of living. There are many cultural and outdoor activities with proximity to beautiful rivers and sandy beaches. For questions regarding this position, please contact Stacy Wagner; email:  swagner@health.southalabama.edu.   EO/AA Employer - minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

Qualifications

A curriculum vitae is required to apply.  A cover letter is optional.