Physician - Genetics

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health is seeking a Medical Geneticist to join their specialty team at Sanford Children's Hospital in Fargo, ND. The current genetics team includes one medical geneticist, eight genetic counselors, two nurse navigators, dietitians, medical assistants, and other support staff. The primary focus will be general medical genetics, with opportunities in newborn screening and managing metabolic disorders. The position is supported by a large team of pediatricians and pediatric specialists.

Requirements

M.D. or D.O. degree.
Completion of an ACGME-residency program in a primary medical specialty followed by completion of an accredited ACGME residency in clinical medical genetics OR completion of a four-year ACGME accredited residency program in clinical medical genetics.
Certification by the appropriate specialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, as applicable.
If not board certified at the time of application, must achieve board certification within five years from the date of completion of residency training unless waived.
Demonstrate active involvement in 25 Medical Genetics cases in the past 12 months (either via residency/fellowship log or hospital quality profile/documentation).

Nice To Haves

More education and experience may be required for more advanced practice.

Responsibilities

Perform history and physical examination.
Admit, evaluate, diagnose, and provide treatment of patients of all ages with genetic or possibly genetically linked diseases or disorders.
Utilize molecular genetics, cytogenetic, radiologic, and biochemical testing.
Provide specialized genetic counseling.
Implement therapeutic interventions and prevention through prenatal diagnosis.