Maternal - Fetal Medicine Physician
Santa Maria, CA, 93454, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Maternal Fetal Medicine
- High-risk Obstetrics
- Consultative Medicine
This position is for a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician in Santa Barbara County, California, providing high-risk maternal and fetal care in a consultative role across two hospitals. The role offers a predictable four-day clinical workweek with no in-house call, comprehensive benefits, and strong institutional support. The practice emphasizes quality-based care, academic contribution, and a balanced lifestyle in a scenic coastal region.
Maternal Fetal Medicine in Santa Barbara County, California
Join an established Maternal Fetal Medicine program on California s Central Coast, serving Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo. This opportunity offers a true consultative MFM role with strong institutional support, a predictable schedule, and the chance to practice high-acuity medicine while enjoying an exceptional quality of life in a coastal region known for balance and livability.
Practice Details
- Join a growing MFM team as the third physician in a well-established program
- 100% consultative MFM practice with no in-house call requirements
- Comprehensive high-risk maternal and fetal care, including diabetes in pregnancy, maternal complications, ultrasound, fetal echocardiography, and perinatal genetics
- Serve two hospitals with a combined regional catchment exceeding 5,000 annual births
- Access to a Level III NICU and an OB hospitalist program supporting over 3,200 deliveries annually
Schedule
- Four-day clinical workweek
- Providers rotate between Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo sites
- L&D coverage provided in a consultant capacity only
- Predictable structure designed to support long-term sustainability
Compensation & Benefits
- Salaried position with a comprehensive benefits package
- Relocation assistance available
- Practice model emphasizes quality-based care and academic contribution
Candidate Requirements
- Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Maternal Fetal Medicine
- Eligible for medical licensure in California
- Interest in consultative high-risk obstetrics within a collaborative team
About Santa Barbara County, California
Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo offer a rare blend of coastal living, strong communities, and professional opportunities. Physicians enjoy mild weather, nearby beaches, wine country, outdoor recreation, and excellent schools. The region provides a relaxed pace of life with access to cultural events, dining, and weekend getaways along California s Central Coast, making it an ideal place to build both a career and a home.
This is the kind of MFM role that doesn t come along often. Apply today and put yourself in the center of a program that values both excellence in care and quality of life.



