Pediatric Geneticist Physician

Mission-Hospital; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

401(k) plan with employer match

Job summary

Mission Health’s Fullerton Genetics Center in Asheville, NC seeks a board-certified or board-eligible geneticist to join our team. Candidates of all experience levels are encouraged to apply.

The role focuses on outpatient genetics with some inpatient consults, serving both pediatric and adult patients. Teaching opportunities are available within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in Medical Genetics.
• Eligible for or licensed to practice in the state of NC.
• Outpatient focus with some inpatient consults.
• Can see at least 5–6 patients per day.
• Care for both pediatric and adult patients (about 30% pediatrics).
• Teaching opportunities available.

Skills

Board certification / eligibility

Medical Genetics

Pediatrics & adults

Outpatient care

Education

MD/DO in Genetics

Licensed in NC

Job description

Description

Mission Health partner, Fullerton Genetics Center, is seeking a board certified or board eligible geneticist to join our team in Asheville, NC. Candidates of all experience levels are encouraged to apply.

Specialization

Medical Genetics and Genomics

Pediatric Geneticist

Job Summary

Mission Health partner, Fullerton Genetics Center, is seeking a board certified or board eligible geneticist to join our team in Asheville, NC. Candidates of all experience levels are encouraged to apply.

Qualified Candidates

• Board certified or board eligible
• Eligible for or licensed to practice in the state of NC
• Outpatient focus with some inpatient consults
• Ability to see at least 5 – 6 patients a day
• Ability to see both pediatric and adult patients (about 30 percent pediatrics)
• Incoming candidate will join full staffed team -
• Ability to take call in 1-week increments
• Practicing physicians and new grads encouraged to apply
• Teaching opportunities available

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Competitive salary is aligned with MGMA benchmarks
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• CME allowance
• Relocation assistance
• Malpractice coverage
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

About Mission Hospital

• Mission Hospital is licensed for 815 beds
• The only ACS-verified Level I Trauma Center serving Western North Carolina and one of only seven in the state
• Comprehensive Stroke Center, Level III Epilepsy Center, Level III NICU, and includes the only children’s hospital in western North Carolina
• Recognized by Healthgrades as Americas 50 Best Hospitals Award consecutive years, spanning 2016 through 2025
• Magnet designated hospital for nursing excellence

About The Fullerton Genetics Center

The Fullerton Genetics Center is a regional hub for medical genetics, genetic counseling, and advanced diagnostic testing. It’s one of the most advanced genetics centers in the Southeast, and it’s part of Mission Health providing both clinical care and laboratory services for patients with inherited conditions, developmental disorders, and complex genetic diseases. Special strengths include:

• Comprehensive genetic testing
• Expert genetic counseling
• Specialized pediatric genetics
• Advanced technology including high‑resolution chromosomal microarray, next‑generation sequencing, and other tools that smaller clinics don’t have.
• Regional referral center
• Integrated care with Mission Health

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Features of Asheville

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