Medical Biochemical Geneticist Opportunity at Children's Hospital of Michigan

The Division of Genetic, Genomic, and Metabolic Disorders at Childrens Hospital of Michigan and Central Michigan University have an immediate opening for an additional full time MD/DO Biochemical Geneticist. Opportunity Highlights The candidate will work with a highly experienced board certified Clinical Geneticist, a team of five advanced practice providers and a dedicated staff including six genetic counselors, two genetic counselor assistants, three registered nurses, one dietician, and ancillary support staff to support and build a biochemical genetics services in the Detroit Metropolitan area. The primary responsibilities will include seeing patients with inborn errors of metabolism and lysosomal storage disorders. In this position, the candidate will have the flexibility to shape their clinical and research responsibilities and consider leadership roles according to their interests, experience, and expertise. Our division has an important role as one of the State of Michigans designated coordinating and referral centers for infants with a suspected metabolic disorder with a team that has provided these services for nearly 20 years. We are seeking to expand these services. Additional responsibilities include supporting the genetics inpatient consultation service as well as the supervision and teaching of medical students, genetic counseling students, and pediatric residents.  About the Division In addition to providing diagnostic evaluations for individuals suspected of having a genetic condition and genetic counseling services for those identified with genetic conditions, there are numerous other programs operated by the Division. It is home to one of the few Lysosomal Storage Disease Clinics and Pediatric Enzyme Replacement Therapy programs in Michigan; has staff who are highly experienced in the management of inborn errors of metabolism; a dedicated Pediatric Cancer Genetics Clinic; and a Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Clinic. We work closely with the Wayne State University Genetic Counseling Graduate Program.  An on-site Cytogenetic / Molecular laboratory directed by board-certified laboratory geneticists complement the clinical service. Candidate Requirements Must have a MD or DO degree BE/BC in Clinical or Medical Biochemical Genetics and Clinical GeneticsBE/BC in Pediatrics or Internal Medicine is also desirableEligible to obtain licensure in the State of Michigan#DOX Additional Information: - Specialty: Medical Geneticist - Location: Detroit, Michigan, United States - Contact: About the Company: At Tenet, our business is health care. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of every patient who enters our doors. Our approach makes us unique and defines our future.  As we seek to improve the quality of our patients’ lives, to serve our communities, to provide an exceptional environment for our employees and affiliated physicians and provide an attractive return to our shareholders, we are guided by five core values: Quality.Quality is at the core of everything we do and every decision we make. Integrity.We manage our business with integrity and the highest ethical standards. Service.We have a culture of service that values teamwork and focuses on the needs of others. Innovation.We have a culture of innovation that creates new solutions for our patients, physicians and employees. Transparency.We operate with transparency by measuring our results and sharing them with others. These values are the reasons our patients and physicians choose us, and we seek relationships with those who share them.