Pediatric Clinical Geneticists

Ochsner Health; Louisiana; On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans invites a physician specializing in medical genetics to join our pediatric genetics team. You will diagnose and treat genetic disorders in children, and collaborate across specialties to design personalized care plans.

Qualified candidates hold an MD or DO, with Louisiana medical license and completion of a medical genetics residency. This on-site role offers opportunities to impact families and advance genetic medicine within our comprehensive health system.

Qualifications

• MD or DO required for practice in Louisiana.
• Specialization in medical genetics with pediatric focus.
• Experience interpreting genetic testing results is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat genetic disorders in pediatric patients.
• Interpret genetic testing results and design personalized treatment plans.
• Develop care plans including history, exam, diagnosis and referrals as needed.
• Confer with consulting physicians, nurses, patients and families regarding care.

Skills

Pediatric genetics

Genetic testing interpretation

Education

MD or DO

Job description

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, andinnovate.Webelieve that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

Job Duties

Diagnose and treat genetic disorders in pediatric patients. Interpret genetic testing results and design personalized treatment plans. Develop a plan of care for each patient, including complete medical history, physician examination, diagnosis, appropriate treatment and/or referral. Confer with consulting physicians, nurses, patients and patients family concerning treatment and care of patients.

Employer

Ochsner Clinic Foundation

Geographic area of employment

New Orleans, LA, Frequent travel to worksites in the New Orleans metropolitan area.

Education Required

M.D. or D.O.

Other Requirements

• License to practice medicine in Louisiana.
• Completion of a medical genetics residency.

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