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Pediatric Clinical Geneticist

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Seeking a Pediatric Clinical Geneticist to lead the Section of Clinical Genetics. This role involves teaching, research, clinical work, and administrative leadership in a growing genetics program that serves pediatric and adult patients. One of the largest full-service pediatric hospital in Virginia, and its newly expanded 500,000-square-foot inpatient Children’s Tower enhances its ability to provide specialized care.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • General Clinical Geneticist role.
  • Focus on patient care, teaching, and research.
  • Works with both pediatric and adult patients.
  • Requires board certification or eligibility in Clinical Genetics and Genomics.
  • Preferred: Additional certification in Clinical Biochemical Genetics.

 

COLLABORATION

 

  • The division works under a collaborative care model, meaning genetic counselors are heavily integrated into outpatient clinics
  • They also have a Genetic Counseling Master’s program, so faculty geneticists are expected to teach and mentor students
  • The team includes a PA a locum tenens MD, and currently one full-time MD — with the goal of rebuilding to at least three faculty (including a new section chief)

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

  • MD or MD/PhD
  • ABMGG certification in Clinical Genetics and Genomics
  • At least 5 years in patient care and leadership experience in a medical genetics program
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of patient care experience,

 

SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

 

  • Leadership in genetic services and program development
  • Expertise in pediatric and adult genetic conditions
  • Strong teaching and mentoring background for medical students, residents, and genetic counselors
  • Research contributions (publications, conference presentations)
  • Administrative experience (strategic planning, quality improvement)

 

  • Preferred: ABMGG certification in Clinical Biochemical Genetics

 

JOB DETAILS 

 

Title: MD, PhD

Specialty: Clinical Genetics, Medical Genetics, Pediatrics

Location: VA

Job Type: Permanent

Board Certification: Yes

On Call: Yes

Compensation: Permanent($180,000 - $225,000 +10% potential RVU bonus based on incentives)

Telemedicine: No

Government: No

Academic medical center

Excellent relocation package:  $25,000 - $50,000