Geneticist

Duties include providing genetic counseling services to an ethnically diverse population for a variety of indications including:

• Advanced maternal age
• Abnormal aneuploidy screening
• Teratogen exposures
• Consanguinity
• Fetal sonographic abnormalities
• Infertility
• Recurrent pregnancy loss
• Family history of genetic disorders & congenital anomalies
• Abnormal carrier screening
• Personal and/or family history suggestive of hereditary cancer syndromes

Responsibilities:

• Complete genetic pedigrees, detailed medical history, and appropriate documentation in the medical record
• Consult with follow-up office and providers for review of abnormal screening results and appropriate follow-up of patients
• Evaluate patient records and family histories to identify high risk pregnancies and patients at high risk for hereditary cancer syndromes
• Perform comprehensive risk assessment and provide guidance regarding available screening and testing options, test results, diagnoses, and provide support in the exploration of patient options and resources
• Conduct literature searches and research on genetic diseases and testing pertaining to individual cases
• Maintain tracking system of genetic lab samples and results (eg. Panorama, Horizon, amniocentesis, cancer risk screening)
• Communicate with selected labs to ensure timely return of results and provide additional information when necessary
• Coordinate patient care with MFM as well as Breast Surgery and Hematology-Oncology
• Participate in genetic education opportunities including attendance to:
  • Weekly OB/GYN grand rounds
  • Weekly Pediatric/Obstetric case conference
  • Weekly tumor boards o Monthly Cancer Committee meetings
  • Various conferences/symposia in the New York area
• Prepare and present lectures on genetic topics to a variety of audiences
• Provide genetic education to OB/GYN doctors, midwives, genetic counseling interns, medical residents, and medical students
• Oncology support
• Shared services via telehealth

Educational Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Human Genetics and/or Genetic Counseling from a graduate program certified by the ACGC

Certification Requirements:

• Board Eligible or Board Certified – American Board of Genetic Counseling

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience preferred

For consideration, please forward your cover letter and resume via email to  Show Contact Details . 

Salary: $85,000 - $105,000

The salary range listed is for full-time employment and does not include incentive compensation or benefits. Actual salary may not fall within the listed salary range; consideration will be made for experience, training, hospital/community need, and other factors.

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