Director, Cancer Genetics Position Available In Orleans, Louisiana

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Job Description & Requirements Director, Cancer Genetics StartDate:

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$90000.00 – $250000.00 LSU Health New Orleans is actively recruiting a Director of GeneticMedicine to become part of an emerging NCI-Designated Cancer Centerfor the state of Louisiana, which has some of the highestincidence, mortality, disparities, and social vulnerabilities inthe country. The

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Health Cancer Center, which has beenidentified as the top priority of the President of LSU, is based inNew Orleans, Louisiana and capitalizes on the vast resources ofLSU, community engagement across the state, partnerships with LCMCHealth hospitals, and LCRC research institutions. Primary duties for the Director of Genetic Medicine will includeproviding high-throughput screening, playing a pivotal role indeveloping new tests, assessing and improving disease and genepanels, and utilizing your creativity to make new advancements inthe field. Top candidates are deadline-driven, detail-oriented, andhave outstanding organizational skills. The Director will beactively involved in teaching, research, and evaluating and caringfor patients with underlying genetic conditions. The Director willalso serve across the organization in several specialty clinics,including a general genetics clinic, metabolic clinic, bone marrowtransplant clinic, cystic fibrosis clinic, hearing loss clinic,maternal-fetal medicine, neurofibromatosis clinic, disorders ofsexual development clinic, and more. Candidates must have a?medicaldegree, an American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG)certification, and a valid Louisiana state license or the abilityto obtain one. Three or more years of related experience in generalor pediatric genetics in an accredited healthcare facility ispreferred, including proficient knowledge of next-generationsequencing technologies. A molecular geneticist is a plus. Opportunity Highlights Partner with the Director of Clinical Genetics in amission-oriented practice focused on changing the landscape ofcancer care in Louisiana and the surrounding state Ground-floor opportunity to place your mark on a new NCI DesignatedCancer Care Center Provide compassionate clinical care and also participate inresearch and academic pursuits as desired Live and work in the Warehouse district of New Orleans, whereyou’ll find arts and culture, historic architecture, and excellentdining and entertainment Robust molecular pathology team and strong medical informaticssystem are already in place, which creates an environment ripe forclinical and research success Join a mission-oriented team focused on making a difference to theunderserved Community Information New Orleans, LA, is an iconic Southern city with vibrant music,diverse cuisine, beautiful architecture, Cajun and Creole culturalinfluences, and the legendary Mardi Gras celebration. Residents ofthe Big Easy are infused with a resilient and welcoming spirit thatcelebrates eccentricity. US News ranks New Orleans as a Best USCity to Live in and a Best US City to Retire. Renowned for its rich cultural heritage and known as the birthplaceof jazz Countless festivals and celebrations, including world-renownedMardi Gras Enjoy a food lover’s paradise with dishes like gumbo, jambalaya,beignets, and po’boys From jazz and blues to brass bands and funk, you can findincredible performances in various venues across the city,particularly in the famous French Quarter Colorful, ornate buildings, ironwork balconies, and charmingstreets create a unique and picturesque setting Surrounded by natural beauty, with the Mississippi River runningthrough the city and the nearby swamps and bayous TripAdvisor names New Orleans a top US food destination in 2023 Best Big City in the US (Conde Nast Traveler, 2022) Named the No. 2 city in the US by Travel + Leisure, 2020 About LSU Health New Orleans and LCMC Health LSU Health New Orleans is Louisiana’s flagship and mostcomprehensive academic health sciences center. Known for thequality of its academic and training programs, LSUNO educates thevast majority of Louisiana’s healthcare professionals. LCMC Health is a New Orleans-based, non-profit health system on amission to provide the best possible care for every person andparish in Louisiana and beyond and to put a little more heart andsoul into healthcare along the way. Founded by Louisiana’s firstfreestanding children’s hospital, LCMC Health has grown into ahealthcare system built to serve communities and families’ uniqueneeds across New Orleans, the Gulf Coast, and beyond. LSU Health New Orleans is committed to leveraging diversity as aneducational resource and an institutional core value. We seekcandidates who will contribute to a climate where students,faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitableaccess and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity,affirmative action employer, we welcome all to apply without regardto race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical ormental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexualorientation, gender identity or expression, or any othercharacteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Facility Location The festivals, the restaurants and the night life are a few of themain attractions in New Orleans, and there’s always the FrenchQuarter, established by the French in 1718, that is a must goplace. Bourbon Street is where the upscale lounges and historicrestaurants and jazz clubs are to be found. No wonder the firstopera in North America was performed in New Orleans! Job Benefits About the Company At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted,innovative, and influential force in helping healthcareorganizations provide quality patient care that continually evolvesto make healthcare more human, more effective, and moreachievable.

Medical Genetics, Genetics, Hereditary DisordersCompensationInformation:

$90000.0 / Annually – $90000.0 /

AnnuallyStarting At:

90000.0

AnnuallyUp To:

250000.0 Annually