The Division of Genetics is seeking to hire a full-time clinical and/or biochemical geneticist to join the faculty of Baylor College of Medicine at CHRISTUS Children's in San Antonio. This position includes an academic appointment in the Department of Pediatrics, 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.

Through partnership with CHRISTUS Health System and Baylor, CHRISTUS Children’s is the first and only freestanding 204-bed children's hospital in the city and serves as a focal point for pediatric and maternal fetal care throughout the community and region. There are over 200 Baylor College of Medicine faculty in 26 specialties and a pediatric residency program at CHRISTUS Children’s.

Primary responsibilities will include outpatient genetics clinic, specialty clinics, inpatient consultation, call coverage, and participation in learner education. The position is supported by genetics clinic staff, genetic counselors, metabolic dietitian, metabolic nurse, and social worker. The Voelcker Clinical Research Center provides support for faculty involved with research activities.

As the nation's seventh-largest city with a population of 1.6 million, San Antonio is known for its historical influence and blend of cultures. Located in south central Texas, San Antonio has 300+ days of sunny weather, mild winters, and an affordable cost of living. The city has much to offer with diverse employment opportunities for spouses, excellent public and private schools, the San Antonio Riverwalk, many cultural amenities, sporting events, dynamic cuisine, major amusement parks, extensive urban park system, and international airport.

Qualified candidates must have an MD, DO or MD/PhD degree, be board certified or board eligible with the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics, must have or obtain a Texas medical license, and possess outstanding clinical skills.

Please submit a curriculum vitae and letter of interest to:

Elizabeth Roeder, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Molecular and Human Genetics

Division Chief of Genetics

elizabeth.roeder@bcm.edu

Administrative Office: 210-704-2072

About Baylor College of Medicine / CHRISTUS Children's

Baylor College of Medicine and CHRISTUS Children’s 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.

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