About this opportunity
UNC Health lists this Critical Care/Trauma Physician opportunity in chapel hill, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
The University of North Carolina Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is recruiting an open-rank (tenure-track or variable track) Maternal-Fetal Medicine Critical Care faculty physician. This is a unique opportunity to serve as the clinical and academic leader of Critical Care MFM at UNC.
Responsibilities
Provide inpatient and outpatient care to high-risk obstetric patients, including those requiring intensive care management.
Provide consultative and co-management critical care services for pregnant and postpartum patients.
Lead the development and implementation of evidence-based critical care protocols for obstetric patients.
Build and direct a joint MFM-Critical Care fellowship program in collaboration with relevant departments.
Develop and expand tele-critical care (e-ICU) capacity to extend critical care expertise to obstetric patients across UNC Health's regional network.
Education of medical students, residents, and fellows, and active participation in the division's research mission
Department/Division Specifics
UNC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is recognized as one of the top programs in the country for patient care, education, and research. We are committed to faculty development and wellness.
4400 Babies Delivered in 2025
28 OBGYN Residents
9 Fellowship Programs: Complex Family Planning, General OBGYN, Global Women's Health, Gynecologic Oncology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Minimally Invasive Gynecology Surgery, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Urogynecology and Reproductive Pelvic Surgery, Rural OBGYN
Maternal Fetal Medicine Division
Clinical programs include high-risk obstetric care, perinatal consultation, prenatal diagnosis, ultrasound, genetic services, invasive fetal therapy, and perinatal outreach.
Outstanding record of epidemiologic research
Participating institution in the NICHD Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Network
Centers for Cardiovascular Care During Pregnancy and Postpartum, Fetal Care, and Placenta Accreta Spectrum
BIRCWH training program
Biomedical and public health graduate programs offer extensive opportunities for collaboration in basic science and translational research.
UNC's Collaborative for Maternal and Infant Health ( ) provides multidisciplinary care coordination for families referred for fetal malformations.
Well- resourced, supportive division of 20+ physicians, 9 nurse practitioners, 7 genetic counselors, 6 fellows
About North Carolina's Triangle: Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh
Chapel Hill, part of North Carolina's Triangle, which also includes Durham and Raleigh, is one of the most desirable regions in NC and the United States. The area offers:
College-town charm
Education Hub: Top-rated public schools and universities
Economic Powerhouse: Research Triangle Park (RTP), known for global research and innovation, attracts major tech, healthcare, and biotech companies.
Cultural & Recreational Life: diverse dining, a vibrant arts and music scene, extensive parks and greenways, proximity to The Blue Ridge Mountains and the Carolina coast
It is an ideal setting for both families and professionals.
UNC Benefits and Work/Life Balance Compensation: Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
Faculty development & wellness: Robust programs to support career growth and well-being.
Health: Medical, dental, vision, supplemental plans, FSA
Retirement: Defined benefit and defined contribution plans, 403(b), 457(b), and 401(k) options, generous university contribution
Income protection: Life insurance; short- and long-term disability
Education: Multiple educational assistance programs
Leave: Holidays, accrued personal and sick leave, community service and civil leave, faculty serious illness, and parental leave
Discounts & perks: Relocation services, pet insurance, university library privileges, fertility treatment discounts, long-term care insurance, faculty spousal/partner hiring assistance, legal, childcare, and financial advising services.
Loan forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-eligible employer
Requirements & Qualifications
MD or DO required
Board Certified/Board Eligible/Active Candidate in OB-GYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine required, BE/BC in Critical Care preferred.
Completion of both a 4-year ACGME approved OB-GYN residency and a 3-year ABOG approved fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
Critical Care Fellowship or equivalent clinical experience in critical care medicine.
Demonstrated competence in maternal medicine, prenatal diagnosis, and the management of critically ill obstetric patients.
Commitment to excellence in medical education, quality improvement, and health equity
Contact
Cindy Leonard Physician Recruiter
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Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Network Physician Recruitment
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Variable
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
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Worksite address
chapel hill, NC, 27514, US
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