Genetic Counselor- Neurology Full Time Days

Responsibilities

• Analyze genetic information to identify patients or families at risk for specific disorders or syndromes.
• Explain genetic testing such as panel testing, exome sequencing, and genome sequencing.
• Provide genetic counseling in movement disorders including presymptomatic and diagnostic situations.
• Assess patients' psychological or emotional needs such as those relating to stress, fear of test results, and financial issues, to make referral recommendations or assist patients in managing test outcomes.
• Provide counseling to patient and family members by providing information, education, or reassurance.
• Determine or coordinate treatment plans by requesting laboratory services, reviewing genetics or counseling literature, and considering histories or diagnostic data.
• Discuss testing options and the associated risks, benefits and limitations with patients and families to assist them in making informed decisions.
• Interpret laboratory results and communicate findings to patients or physicians.
• Interview patients or review medical records to obtain comprehensive patient or family medical histories, and document findings.
• Research responsibilities including involvement in Movement Disorders Biorepository, PDGene, maintaining patient databases, coordinating validation of research results, and attending movement neurogenetics conference.

Qualifications

• Genetic Counselor, Licensed.
• Zero (0) to two (2) years’ experience in a relevant role.

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.