Clinical Geneticist

Shodair Children's Hospital is seeking a highly skilled Clinical Geneticist to join their Genetics Program in Helena, Montana. The successful candidate will provide genetic evaluations, testing, and counseling for patients and their families throughout the Rocky Mountain region.

The Clinical Geneticist 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 with a 4-day workweek and no call duties. The Clinical Geneticist will evaluate a variety of child, adolescent, and adult patients, typically seeing 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 offering a highly competitive salary, signing bonus, student loan repayment assistance, malpractice insurance, medical and dental benefits for the physician and their family, retirement plan, life insurance, vacation and CME with an annual CME allowance, relocation package, and J1 visa sponsorship.

Helena is a growing college community with 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 climate, with excellent real estate and educational options for your family.

Requirements:

• 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