Genetic Counselor

UNAVAILABLE; Portland (OR); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is seeking a full-time pediatric genetic counselor to join the Department of Molecular & Medical Genetics. The role involves in-person and telehealth genetic counseling, coordination of patient care, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include education of trainees and health professionals, with opportunities to participate in research and publications.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Genetics/Genetic Counseling from an ACGC accredited program.
• Board Certified or Active Candidate through ABGC.
• Maintain, or be eligible, for Oregon and Washington state licensure.

Responsabilités

• Provide in-person and telehealth clinical genetic counseling for pediatric patients.
• Coordinate patient care including intake, assessment, counseling, test coordination and follow-up.
• Collaborate with MDs, NPs, and other staff in pediatric multidisciplinary clinics.
• Contribute to education of medical trainees, genetic counseling students and other health professionals.
• Encourage participation in research and publication for interested faculty.

Connaissances

Genetic counseling

Pediatric care

Telehealth

Education

Formation

Master's degree in Human Genetics/Genetic Counseling from an ACGC accredited training program

Description du poste

Department Overview

The Department of Molecular & Medical Genetics has an immediate opening for a full-time (1.0 FTE) genetic counselor specializing in pediatric genetics. The selected candidate will join our pediatric genetics team involving multiple MDs, NPs, genetic counselors, genetic counseling assistants and administrative staff.

Function/Duties of Position

• This position will be actively involved in clinical genetic counseling services for in-person patient care and telehealth outpatient clinics alongside MD/NPs as well as through independent GC-led telehealth visits.
• The counselor will participate in overall coordination of patient care including intake, assessment, counseling, test coordination, and follow-up.
• Our genetic counselors are involved in several pediatric multidisciplinary clinics, working in partnership with care teams and medical geneticists.
• In addition to direct patient care, our genetic counselors serve a primary role in education to medical trainees, genetic counseling students and other health care providers.
• Participation in research and publication is also encouraged for interested faculty.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Genetics/Genetic Counseling from an ACGC accredited training program
• Board Certified or an Active Candidate through the ABGC
• Maintain, or be eligible, for Oregon state and Washington state genetic counseling licensure

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center.

All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail]