Outpatient Clinical Geneticist - Education and Research Lead

Overview The Division of Genetic and Genomic Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, located at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a clinical geneticist to join in our outpatient clinical, research and teaching activities. The Division serves inpatients and outpatients of all ages in a variety of disciplines in several subspecialty clinics. The successful candidate will collaborate with specialists and genetic counselors at NCH to build the future of outpatient genetic care, joining an expanding team that consists of ten clinical geneticists (two metabolic), 21 genetic counselors, three metabolic dieticians, three nurse practitioners, and metabolic medical assistants/LPNs. Full genetics laboratory services on site include biochemical genetics, cytogenetics, and molecular diagnostic labs including on-site genome sequencing. Special focused clinics welcome—neurology, cardiology, nephrology, heme, etc., and/or syndrome focused work. The Division also supports a Clinical Genetics residency program, and fellowships in Medical Biochemical, Molecular Genetics and Cytogenetics. Nationwide Children’s is 1 of 8 Regional Genetics Centers funded by the Ohio Department of Health, serving over 3.5 million (>750,000 pediatric age) in central, northwest and southeast Ohio, with 35,000 births annually. Job Description Summary Provides medical care and treatment to patients. Essential Functions Conducts patient assessments and diagnoses medical conditions. Develops and implements treatment plans for patients in accordance with established protocols. Monitors patient progress and adjusts treatment plans as necessary. Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment. Communicates with patients and their families to provide education and support. Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records for each patient and coordinates care with other healthcare professionals. Participates in the training and education of medical students, residents, and fellows as required. Stays up-to-date with medical advancements and research to provide the best possible care. Education Requirement Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine equivalent, required. Graduate of an approved Fellowship program if applicable, required. Licensure Requirement Medical License in the State of Ohio, required. Unrestricted licensed physician, required. Certifications Board Certification or eligibility in Pediatrics, required. Physical Requirements OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Standing, Walking CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet #J-18808-Ljbffr Nationwide Children's Hospital