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Full Time - Entry to Advanced Practice

Genomic Medicine Service provides a unique opportunity to deliver genetic counseling using the VA’s telehealth infrastructure to Veterans within the VA health care system nationwide. We provide care from Puerto Rico to Saipan, an outreach clinic for Hawai’i on the other side of the international date line! You will join a team of genetic professionals that include counselors with a passion for a breadth of clinical interests and a desire to work with an adult population.

Clinical services are provided entirely remotely and include both telemedicine and telephone consultation. Genetic consultation is provided to an adult patient population and includes but is not limited to cancer, neurological and cardiovascular genetics.  Applicants must be detail-oriented and able to:

• work independently
• provide exceptional genetic counseling services to patients and clearly communicate with their providers
• collect medical and family histories from the patient, the electronic medical record, and the referring providers
• interpret family history and laboratory findings and discuss them with the patient in an appropriate manner
• provide education to a nation of providers and lab personnel – the VA trains almost 80% of physicians and nurses.

Genomic Medicine Service is based in Salt Lake City. Genomic Medicine Service provides state of the art, private offices with convenient parking. We have a growing team of twelve genetic counselors, support staff, lab manager, program specialist, nurse practitioner, and MD geneticist. New graduate employees are trained and supported under a preceptorship program to help navigate their new position and the VA system. We receive referrals from multiple specialties for a wide range of indications. This position is a good fit for individuals who like variety and continued learning.

Utah is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts! The skiing, hiking, and camping options are superb. Salt Lake City has two professional sports teams and a vibrant night life with concerts, music, and theater options aplenty. From National Parks to ski resorts and golf courses, beautiful Park City to historic Temple Square, sunny St. George, a Tony-award winning Shakespeare Festival in Cedar City, to bustling Salt Lake City to tranquil Lake Powell, Utah will surprise you with its variety. 

For more information or to submit your cover letter and resume please contact Lael Hinds, Genetic Counselor at lael.hinds@va.gov or Benjamin Morris, Genetic Counselor at benjamin.morris3@va.gov.

Position Requirements: The candidate must have, or be on track to obtain:

• Master of Science degree in Genetic Counseling.
• Certification, or eligible for certification, as a genetic counselor by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC).
• Genetic Counseling License (temporary or permanent) by the Utah Department of Professional Licensing.