Physician - Clinical Geneticist (Pediatrics)

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pediatric healthcare provider in New Orleans is seeking a Clinical Geneticist to join their Medical Genetics team. This role involves providing consultative care for children with genetic conditions, participating in teaching and research opportunities, and leading Pediatric Precision Medicine initiatives. The ideal candidate will have expertise in managing genetic disorders and a passion for education within a multidisciplinary setting. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth are available.

Qualifications

• Must provide inpatient/outpatient care for genetic conditions.
• Experience with complex conditions and multidisciplinary approaches.
• Eligible for academic appointment based on qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative care for children with genetic conditions.
• Teach students and residents in the medical field.
• Collaborate on Pediatric Precision Medicine initiatives.

Skills

Expertise in genetic disorders

Clinical research experience

Teaching abilities

Education

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Genetics

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!

Ochsner Children's Hospital is seeking a BC/BE CLINICAL GENETICIST to join our Section of Medical Genetics in the Department of Pediatrics in New Orleans. The successful candidate will work closely with our second geneticist, 3 genetic counselors with more in recruitment, and an experienced group of nurses. Expertise in the evaluation, diagnosis, and ongoing care of patients with a variety of genetic disorders, including congenital anomalies, congenital heart disease, chromosomal disorders, autism, mitochondrial disease, and cancer, is desired. The section also offers prenatal genetic counseling as well as newborn screening. Key responsibilities of this position include:

Clinical Care

• Provide inpatient and outpatient consultative care for children with known or suspected genetic conditions.

• Partner with medical and surgical colleagues to serve children with complex conditions in multidisciplinary programs.

Teaching and Research

• Teach medical students, residents, and allied health students.

• Clinical and translational research opportunities abound for qualified candidates.

• Academic appointment commensurate with experience.

Leadership and Program Development

• Collaborate with institutional stakeholders to drive Pediatric Precision Medicine initiatives, as part of Ochsner’s commitment to being the regional leader in genomics and precision medicine.

Ochsner Children’s includes:

• More than 85 primary care pediatriciansand 290+ subspecialistsacross 27 locations in Louisiana and Mississippi.
• The region’s leader in complex pediatric care, with advanced programs in:
• Congenital heart surgery and cardiac transplantation
• Liver and bone marrow transplantation
• Hematology-Oncology and AYA Oncology
• Advanced GI and Hepatology
• A comprehensive surgical subspecialty group, including craniofacial and advanced spine surgery
• The Gulf South’s only comprehensive developmental pediatrics center

Facilities & Growth

• 67-bed Level IV NICU
• 14-bed PICU and 12-bed CVICU
• 4-bed NAEC-accredited Level IV Pediatric EMU
• 44-bed Pediatric Acute Care Unit with a dedicated Pediatric ED
• 24/7 neonatal and pediatric transport team with ground, rotary, and fixed-wing aircraft support
• Future growth: construction underway for a new 5-story Children’s Hospital, opening in late 2027/early 2028 and planned expansion of neonatal services

Education & Research

• ACGME-accredited pediatric residency program, plus the Ochsner Pediatric Residency Program.
• Teaching opportunities with medical students from Tulane Universityand the University of Queensland.
• Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (currently in LCME accreditation).
• Faculty who publishes hundreds of research papers annuallyand lead multi-center studies and clinical trials.

Recognition

• Consistently ranked in U.S. News & World Report’sTop 50 Children’s Hospitals for Cardiology and Heart Surgery for multiple consecutive years over the last decade.
• Proud to be recognized as the #1 Children’s Hospital in Louisiana.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

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