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West Palm Beach, Florida

Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician

Maternal-Fetal Medicine 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

MFM Opportunity with Medical Directorship — West Palm Beach, FL Why Join Us

This is a rare chance to step into a leadership role from day one — the Medical Directorship for the MFM Program is included, giving you both clinical and programmatic influence in a high-acuity, well-resourced environment.

The practice is built around a consultative model with dedicated midwifery and midlevel support, so you can focus entirely on complex, high-risk cases without delivery responsibilities.

If you're an experienced MFM physician ready to lead a program, shape its future, and do it in one of Florida's most vibrant coastal cities, this opportunity deserves a close look.

Position Highlights

  • Full-time, employed MFM position with Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group at St. Mary's Medical Center, West Palm Beach, FL
  • Medical Directorship for the MFM Program included
  • Consultative only — no deliveries; hospitalist group covers all labor and delivery
  • Monday–Friday schedule, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM; 100% outpatient clinic hours
  • Dedicated MFM midwifery and midlevel support
  • Robust referral base
  • St. Mary's Medical Center: 420-bed acute care hospital with a Level III NICU
  • Broad specialty services on campus including a high-risk OB unit, adult and pediatric emergency/trauma, and a Comprehensive Stroke and Neuroscience Center

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Malpractice insurance provided
  • Health, dental, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Deferred compensation program
  • Relocation assistance

Candidate Requirements

  • MD or DO degree required
  • MFM fellowship trained
  • Board Certified in Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Experience with fetal ultrasound diagnostics, amniocentesis, and cerclage placement

Why West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach delivers a coastal Florida lifestyle without the congestion of Miami — a vibrant downtown, world-class dining along Clematis Street and CityPlace, and direct access to some of the most beautiful beaches in the state.

The city is home to renowned cultural institutions including the Norton Museum of Art and the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, alongside strong public and private school options throughout Palm Beach County. With a pro-business climate, no state income tax, and easy connectivity via Palm Beach International Airport, West Palm Beach offers an exceptional quality of life for physicians and their families.

St. Marys Medical Center (SMMC), part of the Palm Beach Health Network, is a 420-bed acute care hospital in West Palm Beach. The hospital has been serving Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast for more than 80 years.

SMMC is a Level 1 Trauma Center, a state-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center, certified Comprehensive Stoke Center, and has a level III NICU.

Pediatric services are provided at the Palm Beach Childrens Hospital at St. Marys Medical Center, which is the only dedicated childrens hospital between Ft. Lauderdale and Orlando.

Along with 24/7 dedicated pediatric emergency and trauma care, Palm Beach Childrens Hospitals medical staff consists of 196 pediatricians in 36 subspecialties. Join us!

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the Medical Director for the MFM Program, providing clinical and programmatic leadership. Focus on complex, high-risk cases in a consultative outpatient model without delivery responsibilities.

Requirements

Requires an MD or DO degree with MFM fellowship training and Board Certification in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Must have experience in fetal ultrasound diagnostics, amniocentesis, and cerclage placement.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

High-Risk Pregnancy ManagementClinical LeadershipConsultative CareOutpatient Clinic Management

Maternal-Fetal Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician at Tenet Healthcare a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Physician roles — ranked against 21,832 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Maternal-Fetal Medicine Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution5 jobs

1
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2
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Annual compensation range

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$425k-$465k
#3

Physician, OB/GYN – Telemedicine Opportunity – DrHouse

$100-$200/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Physician roles listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,832 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in West Palm Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$470k
Typical market rent
$2,377/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Malpractice insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Deferred compensation
Relocation assistance