Physician, Fetal Care - Full Time - Hartford, CT

Connecticut Children's is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children's offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children's, treating children isn't just our job - it's our passion. As a leading children's health system experiencing steady growth, we're excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children's health and well-being as one team.

Connecticut Children's offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package for eligible team members, including medical, dental and vision insurance, hospital paid life and disability coverage, paid time off and leave programs, education and training assistance, a retirement savings plan with hospital match, and an employment assistance program. Eligibility for certain benefits is based on scheduled hours worked. All team members are eligible to participate in the retirement savings plan, regardless of scheduled hours worked. Additional benefit information is available here.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Graduate from accredited school of medicine required

MD, DO degree

Completed Board required training

LICENSE and/or CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Board eligible or certified in Pediatric surgery or maternal fetal medicine with advanced training in fetal care

Licensed and registered, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Connecticut

Active and Unrestricted D.E.A. Certificate

Role Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate, diagnose and treat fetal anomalies.
• Performs and/or orders clinically appropriate procedures for each patient.
• Analyze medical histories, diagnostic lab test and x-ray results, clinical examinations and perform physical examinations in formulating a diagnosis, plan of care and documenting in conformity with applicable professional standards, third party payer requirements and the Division's policies and procedures.
• Provide exceptional health care delivery to fetal patients for the hospital.
• Works collaboratively with and refers patients to other physicians, including other specialists and health care practitioners, when necessary.
• Foster collaboration within the department and interdepartmentally.
• Fosters collaboration and strategic relationships with regional hospital systems and providers.
• Work collaboratively with division chief and fetal care team to build the fetal care center.
• Keeps and maintains accurate, complete, appropriate, timely and legible medical records relating to all professional services provided.
• Uses and promotes evidence-based clinical practice.
• Reviews on a regular basis long-term cases that require ongoing medical attention.
• Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients.
• Identifies opportunities for enhancing quality care while supporting quality improvement projects that are consistent with Joint Commission standards as well as institutional priorities.
• Participate in education of students, residents, and fellows, including their development.
• Participate in clinical activities as well as research.
• Maintain the requirements for an academic appointment at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversees the division including Physicians, Fellows, Residents, Medical Students and Advanced Practice Providers (APRNs & PAs).