Clinical Geneticist

Children's Hospital of Michigan; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pediatric healthcare provider in Michigan is seeking a MD/DO Clinical Geneticist to join their team. The role involves providing patient evaluations, genetic counseling, and supervision of medical students and trainees. You will be part of a robust genetics division that offers a supportive environment for clinical, research, and leadership initiatives. Required qualifications include a valid medical degree and board eligibility in Clinical Genetics.

Qualifications

• Must have a MD or DO degree.
• BE/BC in Clinical or Medical Biochemical Genetics and Clinical Genetics.
• Eligible to obtain licensure in the State of Michigan.
• Eligibility for Michigan medical licensure.

Responsibilities

• See patients for evaluation and genetic counseling.
• Evaluate and manage patients on the inpatient consultation service.
• Supervise and teach medical students and fellows.

Skills

Genetic counseling

Patient evaluation

Clinical leadership

Education

MD or DO degree

BE/BC in Clinical Genetics

BE/BC in Medical Biochemical Genetics

BE/BC in Pediatrics or Internal Medicine desirable

Job description

Manager of Physician Recruitment & Strategy Initiatives at Children's Hospital of Michigan

The Division of Genetic, Genomic, and Metabolic Disorders at Children’s Hospital of Michigan and Central Michigan University have an immediate opening for an additional full time MD/DO Clinical Geneticist.

Opportunity Highlights

In this position, the candidate will have the flexibility to shape their responsibilities clinically, in research, and leadership roles according to their interests, experience, and expertise. The primary responsibilities will include seeing patients for evaluation and/or genetic counseling in the outpatient genetics clinics. The clinical genetics team consists of six genetic counselors, two genetic counselor assistants, one nurse practitioner and two board certified Clinical Geneticists. The division also has a metabolic team consisting of one board certified Medical Biochemical Geneticist, one genetic counselor, three dietitians, three nurses and two nurse practitioners; part time support staff includes a psychologist. Additional responsibilities include the evaluation and management of patients on the inpatient consultation service, supervision and teaching of medical students, genetic counseling students, residents, and fellows.

About the Division

We have an accredited Genetic Counseling Graduate Program. An on-site Cytogenetic / Molecular laboratory directed by board-certified laboratory geneticists complement the clinical service.

Candidate Requirements

• Must have a MD or DO degree
• BE/BC in Clinical or Medical Biochemical Genetics and Clinical Genetics
• BE/BC in Pediatrics or Internal Medicine is also desirable
• Eligible to obtain licensure in the State of Michigan

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care