What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLINICAL GENETICIST position at Shodair Children's Hospital?
Description
Shodair Children’s Hospital, located in the beautiful State Capitol of Helena, Montana, has recently opened an expansive new free-standing Genetics facility for their well-established Genetics Program and they are interested in adding a Clinical Geneticist to their team!
The new Geneticist will enjoy a full-time practice providing genetic evaluations, testing and counseling for patients and their families throughout the Rocky Mountain region. They will be involved in cancer genetics clinics, prenatal genetic testing and counseling, as well as neuro and cardiac genetics. The majority of genetic testing is done onsite and interest in Lab Analysis and/or Advanced Genetic Testing is welcomed. The opportunity to work with Native American and Hutterite patient populations for genetic testing/research is also available.
This is an attractive outpatient position to work 4-days per week with no Call duties! The Geneticists evaluate a variety of child, adolescent and adult patients and they typically see an average of 6-8 patients a day in the clinic, along with approximately 2-4 telemedicine patient consults. The Genetics team routinely conducts monthly outreach clinics throughout Western Montana and Academic/Faculty positions are available with the University of Montana!
The Hospital is providing a:
- Highly Competitive Salary
- Signing Bonus
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Malpractice Insurance
- Medical & Dental Benefits for the Physician and their Family
- Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance
- Vacation and CME with an Annual CME Allowance
- Relocation Package
- J1 Visa Sponsorship
Helena is a growing College Community that features incredible mountain views and a local Regional Airport. Montana is known for its world class fly fishing and offers excellent downhill and cross-country skiing, endless hiking and mountain biking trails and numerous area lakes for boating, waterskiing and wind surfing! Helena features a mild, four season’s climate, with excellent real estate and educational options for your family!
Requirements
Required- Possession of an MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school. Physician license to practice in Montana. Board certified or board eligible in Medical Genetics (ABMGG). Criminal background check.
