Clinical Geneticist

ETSU • Johnson City, TN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

East Tennessee State University Pediatrics Department seeks a well-qualified clinical geneticist. The academic rank will be determined by the education and experience of the candidate. This position is housed within the Department of Pediatrics; however, the position will work with a rapidly expanding health sciences center consisting of medicine, pharmacy, nursing, public health, allied health, and a large VA system. Academic responsibilities include teaching of medical students and pediatric residents as well as academic and scholarly pursuits. Expansion of the clinical genetics program. Opportunities for research. Create new models of care to serve a large rural service area in collaboration with mid-level practitioners, pediatricians, other primary care providers, and specialists. Provide clinical services for genetics patients. Participation in the regional state newborn screening program.

Requirements

• MD/DO
• Completion of genetics fellowship at time of hire.
• Must be BC/BE in genetics at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• J1 visa waiver candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Academic responsibilities include teaching of medical students and pediatric residents as well as academic and scholarly pursuits.
• Expansion of the clinical genetics program.
• Opportunities for research.
• Create new models of care to serve a large rural service area in collaboration with mid-level practitioners, pediatricians, other primary care providers, and specialists.
• Provide clinical services for genetics patients.
• Participation in the regional state newborn screening program.
• Ability to teach medical students and residents.
• Ability to perform routine inpatient and outpatient genetic patients.
• Create new models of care to serve a large rural service area.
• Provide clinical services for pediatrics, oncology, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, internal medicine, surgery, and family medicine.

Benefits

• Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with experience.
• For more information regarding benefits, please visit (Employee Benefits [https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/])

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level