Director, Medical Genetics & Clinical Programs

Westchester Medical Center; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is seeking a Clinical Director of Medical Genetics to lead and expand our comprehensive Clinical and Biochemical Genetics Program. Join a multidisciplinary team providing expertise across cancer genetics, newborn screening, and lysosomal storage disease with opportunities in clinical service, education, and research.

Lead in a large academic network, participate in clinical trials, and mentor trainees while guiding program development and

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Eligible in Clinical Medical Genetics required.
• Board Certified/Eligible in Medical Biochemical Genetics preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in patient care, education, and research.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic evaluations and develop care plans for patients with inborn errors of metabolism in the outpatient setting.
• Cross-coverage for clinical genetic services, including hereditary cancer and lysosomal storage disease programs.
• Perform confirmatory testing, diagnostic evaluations, and care plans for infants with abnormal newborn screening results.
• Shared weekend and evening metabolic coverage with the team.
• Opportunity to educate and mentor medical students, residents and fellows through biochemistry and pathology courses, pediatric residency, and medical genetics fellowship programs.
• Act as an investigator for new and ongoing clinical trials in the Practice of Medical Genetics.
• Opportunity to develop a research plan with support from mentors and departmental resources that are focused on patient-oriented clinical research.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Job description

The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is seeking a Clinical Director of Medical Genetics to lead and expand our comprehensive Clinical and Biochemical Genetics Program. Join a multidisciplinary team providing expertise across cancer genetics, newborn screening, and lysosomal storage disease with opportunities in clinical service, education, and research.

Lead in a large academic network, participate in clinical trials, and mentor trainees while guiding program development and