UT Regional One Physicians (UTROP) is recruiting a Maternal Fetal Medicine physician to lead the fetal side of its academic MFM division in Memphis, Tennessee. Your practice would center on advanced obstetric ultrasound, fetal echocardiography, and genetics, with a defined pathway to Director of Ultrasound.
The division is the high-risk obstetric referral center for the Mid-South. Regional One receives many of the region's most complex obstetric patients through transfers from other hospitals. The program has a long history of strength in fetal imaging, and this position is the lead hire to rebuild it.
| Employer | UT Regional One Physicians, with a UTHSC faculty appointment |
|---|---|
| Setting | Academic, hospital-based MFM division |
| Clinical Focus | Fetal imaging, fetal echocardiography, and genetics |
| Schedule | Monday through Friday, onsite |
| Call | No routine MFM call in a fetal-focused role |
| Leadership Track | Director of Ultrasound |
| Reports To | Paul Wendel, MD, MFM Division Chief and Fellowship Program Director |
The division is separating its fetal and maternal leadership, with a dedicated physician focused on each side.
The program wants to restore and grow its fetal diagnostic and ultrasound services.
The division is adding experienced faculty to mentor early-career physicians and fellows.
UTROP is rebuilding referral relationships with community OB/GYN groups across the region.
Perform and interpret routine obstetric ultrasound, Level II targeted scans, and fetal echocardiography
Evaluate abnormal fetal findings and provide genetics-focused consultation
Participate in the fetal center clinic at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, held two days per week
Teach OB/GYN residents, MFM fellows, and medical students
Help guide the program's imaging direction, including first-trimester ultrasound
If you want to keep a maternal component in your practice, the division is open to it. Maternal MFM work includes call.
The long-term plan is for this physician to become Director of Ultrasound. Timing depends on your experience. A physician who has already led a fetal or ultrasound program could move into the role sooner.
A newer graduate would be developed toward the role over time. In either case, the transition from current ultrasound leadership is planned in stages.
| Work Week | Monday through Friday |
|---|---|
| Start of Day | Ultrasound begins around 8:00 AM |
| Daily Focus | Reading and interpreting studies throughout the day |
| Fetal Center | Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, across the street from Regional One |
| Call | None for fetal-only practice; call applies if you add maternal work |
Board certified in Maternal Fetal Medicine preferred
Board-eligible fellowship graduates considered
Strong experience in fetal imaging, obstetric ultrasound, and fetal echocardiography
Interest in genetics and complex fetal pathology
Prior fetal or ultrasound program leadership preferred for an accelerated path to Director
Interest in teaching and in building a program
Employed by UT Regional One Physicians
Faculty appointment with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Academic role that includes teaching and research