Surgeon- Fetal Surgery

SurgeryIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Overview

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is currently seeking a Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist with advanced expertise in fetal diagnosis and fetal intervention to join a multidisciplinary, academically oriented fetal medicine program.

The position will focus primarily on comprehensive MFM care for patients referred for outpatient consultation related to fetal anomalies, with additional involvement in inpatient consultation, fetal procedures, and complex perinatal care.

The ideal candidate will have advanced training and demonstrated skills in fetal ultrasound, prenatal diagnosis, fetal counseling, and fetal intervention. Strong obstetric clinical judgment, excellent teaching and communication skills, and the ability to practice in an evidence-based academic environment are essential.

The role offers the opportunity to work closely with an exemplary multidisciplinary team of pediatric subspecialists, neonatologists, surgeons, genetic counselors, advanced practice providers, sonographers, trainees, and other colleagues involved in the care of complex fetal conditions.

Successful candidates will have a Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree, will be board certified in Maternal Fetal Medicine and be eligible for a medical license in the state of Ohio. Candidates must also have a record of leadership and achievement in academic medicine and evidence of scholarly productivity.

The Fetal Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of complex fetal conditions. Bringing together experts in maternal-fetal medicine, pediatric subspecialties, surgery and genetics, the center provides coordinated, multidisciplinary care. Utilizing advanced imaging and diagnostics, the team delivers early, precise evaluations, while offering innovative in-utero therapies to improve outcomes. Families receive comprehensive support from prenatal counseling through postnatal care, ensuring a seamless transition to neonatal and pediatric services. The center also advances research and innovation for the treatment of fetal conditions.

Job Description Summary

Performs complex medical procedures to treat injuries, diseases, and deformities using surgical instruments and techniques.

Job Description

Essential Functions

Diagnoses patient's injuries or illnesses and determines appropriate surgical procedures.

Examines patient's medical history, allergies, and current medications to avoid potential complications during surgery.

  • Monitors patient's vital signs during surgery and adjusts anesthesia as necessary.
  • Performs surgical procedures with precision and accuracy, using sterile techniques and specialized tools.
  • Prescribes post-operative care and medication to ensure proper healing and pain management.

Collaborates with other medical professionals to develop treatment plans and ensure continuity of care for patients.

Education Requirement

(not specified)

Licensure Requirement

Ohio Medical License, required.

Certifications

Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Surgery, required.

Skills

(not specified)

Experience

ACGME accredited fellowship, required.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"

Key Responsibilities

The surgeon will perform complex fetal interventions and provide comprehensive maternal-fetal medicine care for patients with fetal anomalies. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop treatment plans and ensure continuity of care from prenatal diagnosis through postnatal services.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree, be board certified in Maternal-Fetal Medicine, and possess an Ohio medical license. A record of leadership in academic medicine and completion of an ACGME accredited fellowship are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Fetal surgeryPatient careMultidisciplinary collaborationEvidence-based medicineMedical diagnosticsIn-utero therapyClinical leadership

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 68% have no call, 42% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k
Typical market rent
$1,450/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Columbus, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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