Genetic Counselor- Neurology Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Memorial HealthCare is hiring a Genetic Counselor for Neurology. This full-time, days position focuses on providing genetic counseling to patients, lecturing and mentoring students, and contributing to the clinical research program in movement disorders.

Responsibilities include evaluating genetic risks, explaining testing options such as panels and exomes, and interpreting results for patients and physicians. Equal opportunity employer with strong ethics and compliance commitments.

Qualifications

• Genetic Counselor, Licensed.
• Zero to two years’ experience in a relevant role.

Responsibilities

• Analyze genetic information to identify patients or families at risk for specific disorders or syndromes.
• Explain genetic testing such as panel testing, exome sequencing, and genome sequencing.
• Provide genetic counseling in movement disorders including presymptomatic and diagnostic situations.
• Assess patients' psychological or emotional needs and make referral recommendations.
• Provide counseling to patient and family members with information, education or reassurance.
• Determine or coordinate treatment plans by requesting laboratory services and reviewing literature.
• Discuss testing options and risks with patients to aid informed decisions.
• Interpret laboratory results and communicate findings to patients or physicians.
• Interview patients or review medical records to obtain comprehensive histories and document findings.
• Research responsibilities including involvement in Movement Disorders Biorepository and related activities.

Skills

Licensed Genetic Counselor

Job description

Genetic Counselor- Neurology Full Time Days

• Full-time
• Salary Range Minimum : $38.92
• Salary Range Maximum: $56.44
• Compensation: USD 38.92 - USD 56.44 - hourly

The Genetic Counselor reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

• The Genetic Counselor is primarily responsible for providing genetic counseling to patients, working with other faculty of the Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling to provide lectures, supervision and mentoring to graduate students, and participates in the clinical research program of the section.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze genetic information to identify patients or families at risk for specific disorders or syndromes.
• Explaingenetic testing such as panel testing, exome sequencing, and genome sequencing..
• Provide genetic counseling in movement disordersincluding presymptomatic and diagnostic situations.
• Assess patients' psychological or emotional needs such as those relating to stress, fear of test results, and financial issues, to make referral recommendations or assist patients in managing test outcomes.
• Provide counseling to patient and family members by providing information, education, or reassurance.
• Determine or coordinate treatment plans by requesting laboratory services, reviewing genetics or counseling literature, and considering histories or diagnostic data.
• Discuss testing options and the associated risks, benefits and limitations with patients and families to assist them in making informed decisions.
• Interpret laboratory results and communicate findings to patients or physicians.
• Interview patients or review medical records to obtain comprehensive patient or family medical histories, and document findings.
• Research responsibilities including involvement in Movement Disorders Biorepository, PDGene, maintaining patient databases, coordinating validation of research results, and attending movement neurogenetics conference.

Required

• Genetic Counselor, Licensed.
• Zero (0) to two (2) years’ experience in a relevant role.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit ourBenefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position)

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.