Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician
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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
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.
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