CLINICAL GENETICIST JOB OPPORTUNITY

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

The Division of Medical Genetics and Genomics at our organization is actively seeking a Clinical Geneticist. This role presents a remarkable opportunity for professional development and advancement within a distinguished medical genetics program. The chosen candidate will engage in clinical, research, and educational initiatives that collaborate with various specialties in the pediatrics department and the OB/GYN-Maternal Fetal Medicine department.

Qualifications

Applicants for this position should possess either an M.D. or an M.D./Ph.D. and must be board certified or eligible in Clinical Genetics. Experience or board certification in clinical molecular genetics is advantageous.

Job Responsibilities

• Engage in a diverse range of clinical activities, including care for adult and pediatric patients in General Genetics/Dysmorphology, Prenatal Genetics, Cancer Genetics, pharmacogenetics, Inborn Errors of Metabolism, and Newborn Screening Follow-up programs.
• Conduct inpatient hospital consultations and manage outpatient clinics.
• Receive clinical support from the division chief, a clinical geneticist/cytogeneticist, and our Medical Genetics Faculty, which includes a Medical Biochemical Geneticist specializing in Metabolic Disorders, four Genetic Counselors, a Genetic Nurse Practitioner, a Genetic Physician Assistant, a Genetic Registered Nurse, and a dietitian.
• Participate in teaching opportunities and have the potential to engage in clinical research.
• Benefit from excellent support from pediatric subspecialties.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time employed position offering a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package, including:

• A base salary ranging from $180,000 to $250,000 annually, based on experience and training.
• Salary discussions for faculty at higher ranks will be aligned with experience.
• A sign-on bonus.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Relocation assistance.
• A retirement plan.
• Malpractice insurance coverage.

This role will be a tenured faculty appointment at a rank that reflects the candidate's experience, with a strong commitment to enhancing faculty diversity and the graduate student population. The start date for this position is dependent on obtaining a valid medical license in New York State.

About the Location

Our health system is the only regionally governed not-for-profit health system serving northeastern New York and western New England. It includes a major academic medical center and one of the largest teaching hospitals in upstate New York. Albany, NY, offers a high quality of life with affordable housing, excellent schools, and a vibrant cultural atmosphere. Its proximity to New York City, Boston, and Montreal provides numerous opportunities for year-round outdoor activities in the Adirondack Mountains and surrounding lakes, making it an ideal location for professionals and families seeking a balanced lifestyle.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, contact details for three references, and a statement outlining their clinical experience, leadership, research interests, and goals.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.