Pediatric Geneticist

The Nemours Foundation; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No state income tax in Florida

Competitive compensation

Relocation packages and 403B with‑em­­

Licensure, CME and dues allowance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Jacksonville, Florida, seeks Pediatric Geneticists to join our team. You will evaluate and manage children with genetic, metabolic, and genomic disorders, working closely with genetic counselors and subspecialists to deliver family-centered care.

Responsibilities include interpreting test results, counseling families, and coordinating care through inpatient and outpatient clinics.

Qualifications

• MD or DO board-eligible or board-certified in pediatric genetics or a related specialty.
• Eligible for unrestricted Florida medical license and DEA.
• Strong communication and teamwork within a multidisciplinary pediatric care team.
• Experience interpreting genetic/genomic test results and providing counseling.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage pediatric patients with genetic conditions.
• Interpret genetic/genomic test results including microarrays, gene panels, exome sequencing.
• Provide pre- and post-test genetic counseling with counselors.
• Participate in inpatient and outpatient genetic clinics and consultations.
• Develop comprehensive care plans and coordinate long-term follow-up.

Skills

Genetic evaluation

Genomic data interpretation

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

MD or DO

Board eligible/certified in specialty

Florida medical license & DEA eligible

Excellent interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Description

Nemours Children's Health is seeking Pediatric Geneticists to join our team in Jacksonville, Florida.

Candidates should be trained in the evaluation, diagnosis and management of children with genetic, metabolic and genomic disorders. The selected candidates will work closely with genetic counselors, laboratory specialists and pediatric subspecialists to deliver personalized, family-centered care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and manage pediatric patients with a wide range of genetic conditions
• Interpret genetic and genomic test results, including chromosomal microarrays, gene panels, exome sequencing and biochemical testing
• Provide pre- and post-test counseling in collaboration with genetic counselors
• Participate in inpatient consultations and outpatient genetic clinics
• Develop comprehensive care plans and coordinate long-term follow-up

What We Offer:

• No state income tax in Florida
• Competitive compensation
• Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match, 457 retirement savings plans
• Licensure, CME and dues allowance
• Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications:

• MD or DO
• Board eligible/certified in specialty
• Eligible for unrestricted Florida medical license and DEA
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

If you're looking for a position that will allow you to enjoy a work-life balance, have an opportunity for professional growth, and focus on pediatric care, this is the opportunity for you.

At Nemours Children's, our physicians collaborate across specialties, practices, and hospital settings to deliver care that is among the safest, most compassionate, and most advanced in pediatric medicine. As part of a fully integrated health system with strong academic partnerships, we are focused on achieving exceptional outcomes across every specialty.

We continuously measure and improve outcomes to ensure consistent, top-tier care for children and families. Our culture supports professional growth, collaboration, and innovation while advancing our mission to create the healthiest generations of children.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to creating a strong sense of belonging for patients, families, and team members alike. Nemours is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

AtNemours Children's Health, Jacksonville , collaboration drives exceptional pediatric care. Through our longstanding partnership with Wolfson Children's Hospital, physicians and advanced practice providers work alongside leading specialists to deliver comprehensive care across a wide range of pediatric specialties and subspecialties.

This unique model offers opportunities to care for complex pediatric patients, participate in multidisciplinary programs, contribute to clinical research, and collaborate with experts dedicated exclusively to children’s health.

Join a mission-driven organization where teamwork, innovation, and clinical excellence come together to improve the health and well-being of children throughout Northeast Florida.

Jacksonville offers the best of coastal Florida living with the energy of a growing metropolitan city. With more than 22 miles of beaches, an extensive park system, and miles of riverfront, outdoor recreation is a way of life.

The city features diverse neighborhoods ranging from historic districts to new master-planned communities, along with strong schools and a growing economy in health care, finance, and logistics. Cultural amenities include museums, performing arts, professional sports, and signature events such as the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, making it one of the Southeast’s most desirable places to live and work.

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida - along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children’s health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.