Instructor – Genetics Counselor
About The Position
This faculty position provides genetic counseling services to patients with known or suspected genetic conditions in Colorado. The position is based clinically at Children’s Hospital Colorado, with potential work at affiliated campus clinics and designated outreach clinics. The faculty member’s academic home is the Section of Genetics and Metabolism, and the position supports clinical operations in both that section and the Section of Pediatrics/Special Care Clinic. The role reports to both Section Heads, with administrative supervision from Genetics and Metabolism and clinical and research supervision from both sections. The individual works collaboratively with faculty and other care team members. The role includes outpatient and potentially inpatient genetic counseling, case management, on-call coverage, and education of students and trainees. Depending on the primary clinical group, responsibilities may also include supporting specialty clinics and participating in research activities. The position is onsite in Aurora, Colorado and requires travel by car to outreach clinics.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited genetic counseling master’s program.
- Be ABGC board certified, or board eligible with board certification attained within 12 months of graduation.
- Pass a drug test through Children’s Hospital Colorado, if required for the position.
- Be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check.
- Knowledge of genetics principles and inborn errors of metabolism.
- Knowledge of standard inpatient and outpatient clinical operations and procedures.
- Ability to develop and present educational information to patients and professionals.
- Ability to provide genetic counseling and technical information in a comprehensive, understandable, nondirective manner to patients and families.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Ability to gather data and prepare reports.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Skill in establishing priorities.
- Ability to travel by car to outreach clinics.
- Ability to develop collaborative or independent research projects.
- Ability to tailor educational approaches for various learners.
Nice To Haves
- ABGC board certification.
- At least one year of relevant post-graduate experience.
- Pediatric practice experience.
- Experience in one or more specialty clinics.
- Two years of experience involved in Human Subjects Research.
- Certification of training for Human Subjects Research, such as CITI or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Provide outpatient and potentially inpatient genetic counseling for known or suspected genetic disorders.
- Conduct case management, including case preparation, documentation, genetic testing consent and coordination, results reporting, and follow-up.
- Share on-call responsibilities with other faculty.
- Participate in educating genetic counseling graduate students, genetic residents, medical students, pediatric residents, and fellows.
- Depending on the clinical group, provide genetic counseling support to specialty clinics.
- Depending on the clinical group, participate in research activities.
- Collaborate with faculty and care team members.
- Travel by car to outreach clinics.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options.
- Multiple dental plan options.
- Disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Employer contributions of 10% of gross pay to a 401(a) retirement plan.
- Paid time off, accruing based on percentage of time worked.
- 22 vacation days per year, with a maximum accrual of 352 hours.
- 15 sick days per year, with unlimited maximum accrual.
- 11 holiday days per year.
- Tuition benefit available on all CU campuses.
- Reduced-rate RTD bus and light rail service through ECO Pass.
- Additional perks and programs through CU Advantage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
