Clinical + Metabolic Geneticist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Metabolic Geneticist

Our organization is currently seeking a full-time Board Certified/Eligible Metabolic Geneticist to join the Department of Pediatrics. This role includes a faculty appointment at our School of Medicine, which will be determined based on your training and experience.

This position presents a fantastic opportunity for both newly trained and seasoned clinician-educators who have a keen interest in clinical genetics, particularly in metabolic genetics. Your responsibilities will encompass:

• Providing patient care
• Conducting inpatient consultations
• Managing outpatient genetic clinics
• Collaborating in multidisciplinary team environments
• Teaching medical students and residents
• Engaging in research activities

We offer protected time for research, encouraging a focus in this area. There are numerous opportunities for both intramural and extramural collaboration, as well as program development. The clinical genetics practice here is diverse, providing extensive experience across various domains, including:

• Neurogenetics
• Cardiogenetics
• Cancer genetics
• Dysmorphology
• Congenital anomalies

Additionally, a new inpatient facility is set to open later this year, enhancing our capabilities.

Our clinical lab is in the process of establishing a cutting-edge genetic and genomic testing laboratory, aimed at delivering comprehensive diagnostic services throughout the health system and the Inland Empire region.

We also have an accredited graduate program (MS) in genetic counseling at our School of Medicine.

Strategically located in Southern California, our Medical Center and Children's Hospital boasts the largest Level IV NICU in the state, catering to approximately 25% of California's needs. Our Children's Hospital is among the few centers in California specializing in pediatric cardiac transplants and ECMO, and is developing a Perinatal Care Center focused on prenatal diagnosis to better assist high-risk pregnancies and infants with congenital anomalies diagnosed prenatally. Our facilities support specialized teams for conditions such as cystic fibrosis, hemoglobinopathies, spina bifida, and craniofacial anomalies.

The starting base compensation for this position ranges from $238,000 to $278,000, adjusted according to your years of experience and faculty rank. Please note that this figure does not include variable compensation or additional productivity bonuses, which are subject to departmental compensation plans. Further details regarding compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Our benefits package includes:

• Generous retirement contributions
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Competitive vacation and sick leave
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) days and funding
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Paid life insurance
• Loan repayment options (if eligible)

For more information on loan forgiveness options, please refer to the relevant resources.

Please note that residency in California is required upon starting this position. This opportunity is not eligible for a Conrad 30 waiver.