What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Geneticist Physician position at Henry Ford Health - Careers?
The Division of Medical Genetics at Henry
Ford Health System (HFHS) has an active and well-integrated clinical genetics
service which currently includes reproductive genetics and cancer genetics. The
Division includes clinical genetics services and the maternal serum screening
program which serves the health system and surrounding area. We expect growth
in cancer genetics with the expansion of the Henry Ford Cancer Institute. With
the implementation and expansion of the Henry Ford Precision Medicine Program,
the Genetics Division will be part of systemwide initiatives to grow and
emphasize the importance of genetics throughout clinical care. The ideal
candidate will be excited to work on building and growing clinical genetic
services for the health system.
HFHS has a Laboratory Genetics and
Genomics postdoctoral training program. In addition, there are teaching
opportunities for Wayne State University Genetics Residency/Fellowship trainees,
genetic counselors, and rotating residents at Henry Ford. Basic science and
clinic research opportunities are available. An academic appointment is
available through the Wayne State University Center for Molecular Medicine and
Genetics. The Henry Ford Hospital Genetics Division works closely with the
Pathology Department which includes molecular and cytogenetics laboratories. We
support the Henry Ford Health System (www.henryford.com) and other hospitals
and clinics throughout Southeast Michigan. HFHS is an equal opportunity
employer.
Presently, we have one MD geneticist and six
genetic counselors. We plan to expand the division by hiring additional genetic
counselors and geneticists. We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated candidate.
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Candidates for the position must have completed an ACGME-accredited clinical genetics residency and be board certified or an active candidate for the ABMG clinical genetics examination.
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