Clinical Geneticist - Chicago, United States - NorthShore University HealthSystem

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Clinical Geneticist opportunity with a Nationally Recognized Personalized Medicine Program at NorthShore University HealthSystem

The Department of Medicine at NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore), the principal teaching affiliate of The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, seeks an outstanding clinical geneticist who is passionate about providing quality patient care and innovating new ways that care is delivered across a health system. This is an opportunity to work at NorthShore; an organization strongly committed to the future of genomics guided care and personalized medicine, exhibited by our nationally recognized of Medical Genetics Division and Mark R. Neiman Center for Personalized Medicine.

The clinic practice focuses on adult genetics but includes care for pediatric patients as well. Clinical duties include cancer risk assessment and genetic testing for hereditary cancer syndromes. In addition, other hereditary disorders including but not limited to cardiology, neurology, nephrology, and musculoskeletal, and management consultation for general genetic syndromes.

As part of the Neiman Center for Personalized Medicine, the successful candidate will have opportunities to participate and lead innovative efforts to incorporate genomics across the health system. These opportunities will build on our successful pharmacogenomics and population-based genomics initiatives in primary care. The Neiman Center conducts cutting-edge genomic research, is a national leader in creating and evaluating computerized family history tools, and has a growing emphasis on incorporating genomic technologies, including predictive analytics, in the clinic and the entire health system. The successful candidate will join a core team of two geneticists, one hematology/oncology physician, six clinical genetic counselors, two pharmacogeneticists, and one research genetic counselor.

Candidates who are board-certified in a Primary Care Specialty, e.g. FM, IM, OBGYN, and BE/BC in Clinical Genetics, with a strong interest in practicing adult and pediatric genetic medicine (non-metabolic) will be considered. New graduates or candidates who are soon to complete their clinical genetics residency program are encouraged to apply. Academic appointment to the University of Chicago is available to qualified candidates.

We offer a competitive salary and competitive benefits package - medical, dental, vision, CME, routine time off (starting your first day of work), and 403b.

NorthShore Edward-Elmhurst Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across 6 northeast Illinois counties. Our 25,000+ team members and 6,000+ physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care. Collectively, we have 300 ambulatory locations and 8 acute care hospitals Edward Elmhurst (Naperville), Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights), Skokie, Swedish (Chicago), and Linden Oaks Behavioral Health located in Naperville, IL.

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Qualified candidates may submit a CV and cover letter to Dr. Peter Hulick, MMSc, FACMG, Division Head, Medical Genetics and Medical Director, Mark R. Neiman Center for Personalized Medicine by contacting Shawn A. Watzka, Senior Physician Recruiter,

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