Physician - Section Head, Clinical Pediatric Genetics

About the role

Ochsner Children's Hospital is seeking a BOARD-CERTIFIED CLINICAL PEDIATRIC GENETICIST to serve as Section Head of Clinical Genetics in New Orleans, Louisiana. The successful candidate will work closely with two junior pediatric geneticists, an experienced pediatric geneticist, genetic counselors, and nurses. The candidate will lead the recruitment of additional Pediatric Genetic faculty.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient consultative care for children with known or suspected genetic conditions.
• Partner with medical and surgical colleagues to serve children with complex conditions in multidisciplinary programs.
• Teach medical students, residents, and allied health students.
• Lead recruiting of additional Pediatric Genetic faculty to join the section.
• Grow, develop, and lead a vibrant section of Medical Genetics serving children and physicians from across the region.
• Collaborate with institutional stakeholders to lead Pediatric Precision Medicine initiatives, as part of Ochsner’s commitment to being the regional leader in genomics and precision medicine.

Requirements

Expertise in the evaluation, diagnosis, and ongoing care of patients with a variety of genetic disorders, including congenital anomalies, congenital heart disease, chromosomal disorders, autism, mitochondrial disease, and cancer, is desired.

Qualifications

• Board Certification in Clinical Genetics.
• Experience in the evaluation, diagnosis, and ongoing care of patients with a variety of genetic disorders.
• Strong leadership and teaching skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Ochsner Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health insurance
• Patient assistance programs
• Retirement plans
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Flexible spending accounts

Pay

The salary range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.