Physician - Clinical Geneticist (Pediatrics)

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 pediatricians and 290+ subspecialists across 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 University and the University of Queensland . Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (currently in LCME accreditation). Faculty who publishes hundreds of research papers annually and 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! Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website. Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io (select option 1) or View email address on click.appcast.io . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ochsner Health