Physician - Geneticist

Veterans Health Administration • Houston, TX

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About The Position

A clinical geneticist specializes in the diagnosis, management, and prevention of inherited and certain complex genetic disorders. The physician completes consultations across a broad range of genetic indications; evaluates patients; coordinates genetic testing; reviews results; and discusses management plans. The role delivers genetic care through telehealth, collaborates with genetic counselors, and provides expert guidance to VA practitioners and program officials on medical genetics services, methods, and practices.

The physician participates in work groups, committees, departmental learning activities, peer reviews, and other requested roles. They remain current on medical advances and apply contemporary standards of care, while contributing to broader understanding of human genetic disorders and preparing for clinically useful genetic practices across the VA enterprise. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved or accredited institution.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Completion of qualifying residency training in an accredited core specialty training program, or an eligible alternative training and independent-practice pathway described in the announcement.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Pass a pre-employment physical evaluation and, if tentatively selected for a testing-designated position, urinalysis screening for illegal drug use.
• Meet background and security investigation requirements and complete the online onboarding process and other application requirements.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Register for Selective Service if applicable to males born after December 31, 1959.

Responsibilities

• Complete consultations across a broad range of genetic indications.
• Evaluate patients, coordinate genetic testing, review results, and discuss management plans.
• Deliver genetic care effectively through telehealth modalities.
• Serve as a collaborating physician for genetic counselors.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to VA practitioners and program officials on medical genetics services, methods, and practices.
• Participate in work groups, committees, and departmental learning activities.
• Stay abreast of medical advances in the area of expertise and incorporate them into care that meets contemporary standards.
• Serve on boards, committees, and task forces, and take on other roles as requested by senior management.
• Advance understanding of human genetic disorders and prepare for implementation of clinically useful genetic practices across the VA enterprise.
• Participate in peer reviews and committees, and avoid validated disruptive or unprofessional behavior.

Benefits

• Recruitment or relocation incentives (sign-on bonus) may be available for highly qualified applicants.
• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• 50–55 days of paid time off per year, including annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and possible paid CME absence.
• Traditional federal pension and federal 401(k), with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.
• Possible $1,000 annual CME reimbursement for full-time physicians with board certification.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree