Human Genetics - Assistant Professor - Clinical

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's health institution in Cincinnati is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor for their Genetics Division. This role includes responsibilities in patient care, teaching, and conducting clinical research. Candidates must possess a Doctor of Medicine or equivalent, have an unrestricted medical license, and preferably hold board certification. The position requires commitment to excellent patient care and education. Full-time schedule with day shifts available.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted licensed physician.
• Approval/credentialing from CCHMC Medical Staff Services Division.
• Completion of all required pre‑employment activities.
• Assistant Professor appointment or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective patient care.
• Teach and supervise patient care of medical students and residents.
• Conduct clinical research and publish findings.
• Participate in program development and committee service.

Skills

Patient Care

Teaching and Training

Clinical Research

Leadership

Education

Doctor of Medicine OR Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine OR equivalent

Board certification (preferred)

Job description

The Genetics Division is recruiting for an Assistant or Associate Professor.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care – Provide safe, effective and compassionate patient care commensurate with the level of advancement and clinical specialty. Develop a local and regional recognition by peers and patients as an authority in the field. Develop a local or regional referral base for subspecialty services. Implement innovative approaches to patient care. Provide disease‑specific expert consultation relative to area of specialty. Examine patients, coordinate services, perform procedures, collect and analyze data, and make decisions regarding patient care, including screening, assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, care, reassessment and discontinuation of care. Formulate, maintain, support, monitor and modify patient‑specific plans for care, treatment and rehabilitation. Promote ongoing patient‑care outcomes.
• Teaching and Training – Teach and supervise patient care of assigned medical students, residents and fellows. Monitor medical care to ensure safety and effectiveness. Provide recognition as an excellent teacher, mentor, and consultant. Deliver lectures and bedside teaching in the Division and participate in all divisional and departmental educational activities. Maintain currency in field through continuing education and seminars.
• Service and/or Administration – Participate in service and/or administration activities including program development for patient care or education, leadership of learning divisions, performance‑improvement programs, and committee service. Provide faculty coverage and fully engage in divisional activities. Promote teamwork, implement long‑ and short‑term goals, and complete evaluations for students, residents and peers.
• Scholarly Activity – Conduct clinical research, including investigations, trials, and reviews. Publish findings in a timely manner. Present findings internally. Design and evaluate treatment efficacy, recommend improvements, collect data, develop processes, and communicate results. Assist in obtaining external funding for research and teaching programs.

Job Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine OR Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine OR equivalent
• Unrestricted licensed physician
• Approval/credentialing from CCHMC Medical Staff Services Division
• Completion of all required pre‑employment activities
• Assistant Professor appointment or eligibility
• Prior clinical practice experience may be required based on departmental needs
• Preferred: Board certification

Location: Location E

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Department: Human Genetics

Employee Status: Regular

FTE: 1

Weekly Hours: 40

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability