Maternal–Fetal Medicine Specialist

Maternal–Fetal Medicine (MFM) Specialist – No Deliveries
Full-Time | Part-Time | Per Diem
Lynwood, California

Consultative MFM practice | Level III NICU support | High referral volume | Established program

St. Francis Medical Center, a 384-bed acute care hospital with a Level III NICU in Lynwood, California, is seeking a Maternal–Fetal Medicine Specialist to join a well-established high-risk obstetrics and perinatology program serving Southeast Los Angeles County. This opportunity offers a highly consultative practice model with strong referral demand in a densely populated service area.

The program has provided advanced maternal–fetal care to the community for more than 30 years and is the only MFM center within a 10-mile radius, supported by robust hospital resources and a large network of referring OB providers.

Position Highlights

• Consultative Maternal–Fetal Medicine practice (no deliveries)

• Level III NICU support with CHOC clinical affiliation

• Only MFM center within a 10-mile radius

• Established 30+ year program serving Southeast Los Angeles County

• Strong referral network from ~50 regional OB providers

• Collaborative multidisciplinary maternal–fetal care team

Practice Overview

The Maternal–Fetal Medicine program receives referrals from approximately 50 regional OB providers for:

• High-risk pregnancy consultation

• Advanced obstetric imaging

• Prenatal diagnosis

• Genetic counseling

• Antepartum fetal monitoring

• Transfer of high-risk obstetric care

The practice is AIUM-certified (American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine) for Detailed/Targeted Obstetrical Ultrasounds and holds credentials through the State of California Genetics Disease Branch to perform genetics consultation and prenatal diagnosis for high-risk pregnancies.

Patient care is supported by the advanced clinical resources at St. Francis Medical Center, including:

• Level III NICU (29 beds)

• 36-bed Adult ICU

• NICU clinical affiliation with Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)

• Multidisciplinary maternal–fetal care team

The practice is supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team of approximately 20 professionals, including ultrasound technologists, nurse practitioners, medical assistants, and administrative staff.

What You'll Do

• Provide a mix of outpatient and inpatient MFM care, predominantly outpatient

• Conduct approximately 20 outpatient clinic encounters per day

• Interpret approximately 30 outpatient ultrasounds and/or antepartum fetal testing cases

• Perform and interpret approximately 15 Labor & Delivery ultrasound exams

• Manage 1–2 inpatient consultations or follow-ups daily

• Provide remote and bedside consultations as needed

• Practice primarily at the St. Francis campus clinic in Lynwood, with a secondary clinic located approximately 25 minutes away

Schedule

Full-Time

• Monday–Friday, 8-hour workdays

• 4 hours per week of protected administrative time

Part-Time / Per Diem

• Up to 3 days per week

Call

• Approximately 1 in 3

• No deliveries required

What We're Looking For

• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Maternal–Fetal Medicine

• Interest in a consultative, high-acuity obstetric practice

• Strong collaboration with OB providers and hospital teams

Compensation

• Compensation targeted at the 50th–75th percentile (National or California benchmarks)

• Productivity bonus opportunities

• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance (TBD)

About Prime Healthcare

Prime Healthcare is an award-winning, physician-founded health system established in 2001 by cardiologist Dr. Prem Reddy and headquartered in Ontario, California. The organization operates 54 hospitals across 15 states and more than 360 outpatient locations, with nearly 60,000 employees and affiliated physicians delivering care to millions of patients annually.

Nationally recognized for clinical excellence and patient safety, Prime Healthcare is committed to strengthening community hospitals and expanding access to high-quality care across the United States. Twenty-one hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity.

Living in Lynwood, California

Located in the heart of Los Angeles County, Lynwood offers convenient access to downtown Los Angeles, major freeways, and Southern California beaches. Physicians enjoy year-round sunshine, cultural diversity, and proximity to world-class dining, entertainment, and outdoor recreation.

Interested in Learning More?

We welcome confidential conversations with Maternal–Fetal Medicine specialists interested in exploring this opportunity and learning more about the program.