Medical Director – Maternal–Fetal Medicine, Princeton

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Posted Job Title

Medical Director – Maternal–Fetal Medicine, Princeton

Job Profile Title

Penn Medicine Clinician

Job Description Summary

Penn Medicine is seeking an experienced Medical Director of Maternal–Fetal Medicine to provide clinical and physician leadership for the Princeton MFM practice, supporting high-quality, patient-centered care at this location.

This leadership role combines active clinical practice with medical oversight, quality leadership, and program development, working closely with health system leadership to advance excellence in maternal–fetal care delivery.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership

• Provide direct patient care as an attending maternal–fetal medicine physician
• Serve as a clinical leader and resource for MFM providers and referring clinicians
• Support standardized, evidence-based care pathways across sites

Program & Quality Oversight

• Lead patient safety, quality improvement, and risk management initiatives
• Ensure compliance with Penn Medicine clinical standards and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with operational, nursing, and administrative leaders

Physician Engagement & Development

• Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of MFM faculty
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing clinical team
• Participate in academic and educational activities as desired

Effort Allocation (Approximate)

• Patient Care: 90%
• Medical Director / Leadership Responsibilities: 10%

Qualifications

• M.D., D.O., or M.D./Ph.D.
• Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Board Certified in Maternal–Fetal Medicine
• Minimum of 3–5 years of post-fellowship clinical experience preferred
• Prior leadership or program management experience strongly preferred
• Eligibility for unrestricted Pennsylvania and New Jersey medical licensure, including DEA and NJ CDS
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and team-building skills

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation with leadership stipend
• Fully covered malpractice insurance
• Robust benefits and retirement programs
• Access to Penn Medicine’s academic, research, and quality infrastructure
• Opportunity to shape and