Clinical + Metabolic Geneticist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

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 the School of Medicine, aligned with your qualifications and experience.

This is a fantastic chance for both newly trained and seasoned clinician-educators with a keen interest in clinical genetics, particularly in metabolic genetics. Key responsibilities will encompass:

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

Protected time for research is available, and we encourage a focus on research initiatives. There are numerous opportunities for both intramural and extramural collaboration, as well as program development. Our clinical genetics practice offers a rich diversity of experiences, covering areas such as neurogenetics, cardiogenetics, cancer genetics, dysmorphology, and congenital anomalies. Additionally, a new inpatient facility is set to open later this year.

We are in the process of establishing a cutting-edge clinical genetic and genomic testing laboratory to deliver comprehensive diagnostic services throughout our health system, particularly benefiting the Inland Empire region.

Our School of Medicine offers an accredited graduate program (MS) in genetic counseling, further enhancing our commitment to education in this vital field.

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. The Children's Hospital is among the few facilities in California that perform pediatric cardiac transplants and ECMO, and it is in the process of developing a Perinatal Care Center focused on prenatal diagnosis to support high-risk pregnancies and infants with congenital anomalies diagnosed before birth. Our Medical Center and Children's Hospital also provide specialized care 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, depending on your experience and faculty rank. This figure does not include variable compensation or additional productivity incentives, which are determined by departmental compensation plans. Detailed discussions regarding compensation will occur during the recruitment process.

• 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 (state and federal, if eligible)
• Information on loan forgiveness programs is available upon request.

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