Pediatric Clinical or Biochemical Geneticist - San Antonio, Texas
About the role
CHRISTUS Children's, a world-class 240-bed freestanding children's hospital in San Antonio, serves as a focal point for pediatric services throughout the community. In 2013, CHRISTUS Health finalized an agreement partnering with Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) to recruit, employ, and oversee physicians and advanced practice providers at CHRISTUS Children's. Baylor College of Medicine (www.bcm.edu) is recognized as one of the nation's premier academic health science centers and is known for excellence in education, research, healthcare, and community service. BCM is currently associated with multiple educational, healthcare, and research affiliates.
The Division of Genetics seeks a full-time clinical and/or biochemical geneticist to join the faculty of Baylor College of Medicine at CHRISTUS Children's. This position has a competitive salary and full benefits package. The successful candidate will join a team of four clinical geneticists, a biochemical geneticist, and nine genetic counselors.
Responsibilities
- Outpatient genetics clinic
- Specialty clinics
- Inpatient consultation
- Call coverage
- Participation in learner education
The position is supported by genetics clinic staff, genetic counselors, a metabolic dietitian, a metabolic nurse, and a social worker. The Voelcker Clinical Research Center provides support for faculty involved with research activities.
Requirements
- MD, DO, or MD/PhD degree
- Board certified or board eligible with the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics
- Texas medical license (or ability to obtain)
- Outstanding clinical skills
Benefits
Competitive salary and full benefits package.