Clinical Geneticist

About Children's Minnesota

Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent, not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals with 450+ beds, a level I trauma center and level IV neonatology center, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn.

Children's Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023's Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.

We are seeking a Clinical Geneticist with training and/or experience in Biochemical Genetics to join our dynamic genetics program. We have the only genetics program in Minnesota with a focus on the diagnosis and clinical care of pediatric patients and childhood conditions. Our clinical programs include clinical genetics dysmorphology, inborn errors of metabolism, pharmacogenomics, neurofibromatosis, 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, and lysosomal storage disorders.

Position Summary

• Provide care for children in outpatient clinics and inpatient consultations at Children's Minnesota's Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses (as well as contracted sites with affiliated hospitals in the surrounding area) to children and teens from the Upper Midwest.
• Work with a team of four geneticists, twelve genetic counselors, three genetic counseling assistants, two pharmacogenomics pharmacists, one clinical nurse, and one metabolic dietician.
• Participate in several new healthcare initiatives, including delivery of genetics care via Telemedicine, Rare Disorders Clinic, and pharmacogenetics consultations.
• Opportunity to expand collaborations with our dedicated specialists and clinical programs in Neonatology, Immunology, Hematology/Oncology, Cardiology, Otolaryngology, and Critical Care.
• Participate in clinical and research projects, supported by three genetic research associates.
• Opportunities for clinical teaching of medical students, residents, and genetic counseling studies are available.

Qualifications

• Board-eligible/board-certified in Clinical Genetics by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics.
  Eligible for a full, unrestricted Minnesota medical license.
• Clinical experience or board certification/eligibility in medical or clinical biochemical genetics is preferred (successful applicants should be comfortable caring for patients with inborn errors of metabolism as well as general genetic diagnoses).

We offer a competitive compensation package including a base salary with incentive pay opportunities. Benefits package includes malpractice, health, dental, disability coverage, retirement plans, solid vacation, CME, relocation allowance and sign on bonus.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children's Minnesota requires proof of COVID-19 vaccine, and as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), immunity to vaccine preventable infectious diseases, prior to employment.

Children's MN is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a focus on recruitment of candidates from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds. We encourage individuals from various racial, ethnic, or cultural backgrounds, individuals who are gender diverse, veterans, and individuals with diverse abilities to apply.

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