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Physician - Medical/Biochemical Geneticist Corewell Health West/Helen DeVos Childrens Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI
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A Geneticist studies genes and the role that genes and heredity play in health and disease or in populations. May diagnose, counsel and treat patients with genetic diseases and disorders, or conduct research to identify genetic disorders. May research genetic interactions with environmental factors or research and develop genetic modification in plant populations.
$120,300 / year median in Michigan
+9% projected growth
Job Description
The Division of Genetics & Genomics at Corewell Health West/Helen DeVos Children's Hospital is seeking a board eligible/board certified geneticist to join our growing Medical Genetics and Biochemical Genetics teams. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the continued expansion of our genetic services and contribute to excellence in patient care, education, and research. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide diagnosis and management for pediatric and adult patients with known or suspected genetic disorders, inherited conditions, and inborn errors of metabolism. Care spans acute inpatient and outpatient settings and is supported by state-of-the-art facilities including a Level IV NICU, Level I PICU, and Level I Trauma Center, and Pediatric Emergency Department. Practice Description Our 7 current genetics physicians are members of Corewell Health Medical Group, a physician-led, multispecialty practice. The Division of Genetics & Genomics includes sections of Medical Genetics, Biochemical Genetics, and Cancer Genetics, and collaborates with prenatal care and multiple subspecialty practices across the health system. Responsibilities can be tailored to an individual's interests in a predominantly outpatient setting. Inpatient call is shared equally amongst all genetics physicians with genetic counselor support. The team consists of physicians, dietitians, genetic counselors, genetic counseling assistants, nurses, dedicated research personnel and other support staff, all dedicated to advancing the Corewell Health/Helen DeVos Children's Hospital mission through: Clinical excellence Education and academic engagement Research and scholarly activity, particularly with Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and the Van Andel Research Institute Advocacy for patients and families Qualifications Board eligible or board certified in Medical Genetics and/or Biochemical Genetics MD or DO with valid physician license Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Facility Highlights Helen DeVos Children's Hospital is a 241-bed, free-standing children's hospital recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation's Best Children's Hospitals in multiple subspecialties. 108-bed NICU (one of the largest in the U.S.) 55,000+ annual pediatric ED visits (Level I Trauma Center) 124,600 ambulatory visits annually About Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids is Michigan's second-largest city and a vibrant cultural hub known for its thriving downtown, craft breweries, and proximity to the beautiful West Michigan lakeshore. Ranked #1 Best City to Raise a Family (Forbes) Ranked 16th Best Place to Live in the U.S. (U.S. News) Home to ArtPrize, VanAndel Arena, Acrisure Amphitheater, Frederick Meijer Gardens, and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library About Corewell Health Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system with 65,000+ team members, including 12,000 physicians and advanced practice providers. It is the largest healthcare system in Michigan, encompassing 21 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations, and Priority Health, serving 1.3 million members. Our mission is to reimagine health and wellness through innovation, collaboration, and equity. Learn more at corewellhealth.org. How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here . On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE•25 Michigan St NE•Grand Rapids Department Name Peds Genetics Biochemical