Pediatric Genetics - Division Chief

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group (LLUFMG); Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 267,000 - 313,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a full-time Pediatric Clinical Geneticist to lead and shape the future of Pediatric Genetics. This role offers a unique opportunity to expand clinical services, develop new programs, and engage in meaningful research at a renowned institution located in Southern California. The position involves a diverse range of responsibilities, including patient care, teaching, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. With a commitment to excellence in clinical genetics and a supportive environment for career advancement, this is a perfect opportunity for both newly trained and experienced clinicians to make a significant impact in the field.

Benefits

Generous Retirement Contribution

Competitive Vacation & Sick Days

CME Days and Funds

Relocation Assistance

Paid Malpractice Insurance

Paid Life Insurance

Loan Repayment/State & Federal

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Eligible Pediatric Clinical Geneticist with leadership experience.
• Strong background in clinical genetics and teaching medical students.

Responsibilities

• Conduct newborn screenings and provide patient care in multidisciplinary settings.
• Teach medical students and residents while engaging in research activities.

Skills

Clinical Genetics

Genomics

Patient Care

Teaching

Research

Education

Board Certification in Clinical Genetics

MD or equivalent

Job description

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group, Department of Pediatrics has an immediate opening for a full-time Board Certified/Eligible Pediatric Clinical Geneticist. This position includes a faculty appointment, commensurate with training and experience, at the Loma Linda University School of Medicine.

For the qualified candidate, this is the opportunity to provide leadership and to shape the future of the Division of Pediatric Genetics at Loma Linda with options to expand clinical services, develop new programs and foster research. Participation in the Loma Linda Children’s Hospital, Medical center or Department of Pediatric initiatives are other options for career advancement.

This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician/educator, who is newly trained or more experienced, with broad interests in all facets of clinical genetics and genomics. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

1. Newborn screening
2. Patient care
3. Inpatient consults
4. Outpatient genetic clinics
5. Multidisciplinary team settings
6. Teaching medical students, pediatric and neurology residents, genetic counseling students
7. Research (protected research time is available and a research focus is encouraged)

The scope and diversity of the clinical genetics practice is extraordinary, offering both depth and breadth of experience in all areas including neurogenetics, cardiogenetics, cancer genetics, dysmorphology, congenital anomalies and other specialty areas in genetics. The practice includes two full-time and two part-time geneticists, two per diem geneticists, four pediatric genetic counselors and a genetic counseling assistant. In addition, a new multispecialty pediatric outpatient facility will open next year.

Loma Linda University Clinical Lab is building a state-of-the-art clinical genetic and genomic testing laboratory to provide comprehensive diagnostic services across the health system and serving the Inland Empire with a PhD laboratory geneticist and a laboratory-based genetic counselor.

Loma Linda University School of Medicine has a newly accredited graduate program (MS) in genetic counseling that is enrolling its first class in the fall of 2025.

Loma Linda University Medical Center and Children's Hospital is strategically located in the center of Southern California and has the largest Level IV NICU in California, serving the two largest counties in the country and approximately 25 percent of the state.

The Children's Hospital is one of the few centers for pediatric cardiac transplants and ECMO in California and is developing a Perinatal Care Center with a focus on prenatal diagnosis to better serve the large population of high-risk pregnancies and infants with prenatally diagnosed congenital anomalies. The Medical Center and Children's Hospital supports team centers for cystic fibrosis, hemoglobinopathies, spina bifida, metabolic genetics and craniofacial anomalies.

The compensation range listed is for starting base compensation only and is adjusted based upon years of experience and/or faculty rank: $267,000-$313,000. This amount does not include variable compensation or extra productivity and is subject to the individual department compensation plans. More information on compensation is discussed with the departments during the recruitment process.

Our benefits include:

1. Generous Retirement Contribution
2. Competitive Vacation & Sick Days
3. CME Days and Funds
4. Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
5. Paid Malpractice Insurance
6. Paid Life Insurance
7. Loan Repayment/State & Federal (If eligible)

We are a California Employer - Please note that a California residency is required upon start date.

This opportunity is not eligible for a Conrad 30 Waiver.

Location overview: Loma Linda University is located between Los Angeles and Palm Springs in an area known as the Inland Empire.

Benefits overview: Medical - Dental - CME days and funds - Relocation assistance (if applicable) - Paid malpractice insurance - Step Vesting - Loan Repayment/State & Federal (If eligible)

Conrad 30 Waiver Eligibility: No

Location: LLU Faculty Medical Group

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer.

This position is currently accepting applications.