Start date : Immediate Openings Title : Genetic Counselor
Description : The Division of Genetic and Metabolic Disorders at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan is seeking qualified candidates to join a team of 7 Certified Genetic Counselors and 4 Medical Geneticists in a busy Pediatric/ General Genetics clinic. You will be involved in the evaluation and genetic counseling of children and adults with a variety of genetic conditions, and to families of diverse ethnic backgrounds. You will work closely with Cytogenetics, Molecular genetics, and Biochemical genetics laboratories. You will be assisting in the teaching and training of genetic counseling students, genetics fellows, and medical students/residents affiliated with Wayne State University School of Medicine's genetics programs.
Requirements : Master’s degree in Medical/Human Genetics or Genetic Counseling, or a related field.
Board Certified/Board Eligible by the American Board of Medical Genetics or the American Board of Genetic Counseling
Spanish and/or Arabic-speaking is a plus
Internal Number: 002
About University pediatricians
University Pediatricians serves as the practice plan for the Department of Pediatrics at Wayne State University School of Medicine. We are affiliated with Children's Hospital of Michigan. University Pediatricians is an IRS recognized 501c3 not-for-profit corporation and serves all patients regardless of ability to pay. Our mission is to provide essential access to care for a significant population of children with chronic illnesses within Michigan and the surrounding region. Ensuring that University Pediatricians can continue to serve our patient population is a key element to our contracting strategy. University Pediatricians also owns and operates three autism treatment centers in southeastern Michigan. Working in coordination with The Children's Hospital of Michigan we strive to improve the health and well-being of all children and their communities by advancing science and the practice of pediatric health care and through advocacy programs.
