Join Phoenix Children's Growing Division of Genetics And Metabolism As A Pediatric Medical Geneticist | Competitive Comp

Phoenix Children’s Division of Genetics and Metabolism is seeking a BC/BE Medical Geneticist to join our growing program here in Phoenix, AZ!

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Job Details

1. Experience in fetal genetic diagnosis is desirable for our rapidly growing Fetal Care Center.
2. Metabolic experience is welcomed, as our clinic features an active Lysosomal Disease Treatment Center and serves as the primary medical consultant for the Arizona State Newborn Screening Program.
3. Active involvement in resident, fellow, medical student, and genetic counseling student teaching through affiliated programs is expected.
4. Academic appointments are encouraged through our relationships with University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, Creighton University School of Medicine, and Mayo Clinic School of Medicine.

About The Division

The Genetics and Metabolism Department at Phoenix Children’s, the only one of its kind in the State of Arizona, offers comprehensive and compassionate evaluation, diagnostic, treatment and follow-up services for children and families with known or suspected genetic conditions.

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Our Genetics staff includes 6 physicians, 2 Nurse Practitioners, 9 Genetic Counselors, 2 Dietitians, a Clinic Coordinator, a Research Coordinator, and additional support staff. The clinical activities include 2400 ambulatory visits and 400 multi-specialty inpatient consultations.

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Our services include prenatal genetic counseling, genetic counseling for diagnosed syndromes, medical genetics team evaluations, and genetic diagnostic laboratory testing. Our program serves as the main genetics referral for a population of 7 million residents, of whom 1.5 million are in the pediatric age range.

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Multiple opportunities exist within our program for specialty interests. We participate in multi-specialty care teams, including the 22q clinic, skeletal dysplasia clinic, neurofibromatosis, and upcoming programs for Marfan syndrome and cardiogenetics.

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About Us

Our physical footprint is expanding. It is all to ensure Arizona families have access to high-quality healthcare – right in their own communities. With a comprehensive quaternary children’s hospital, a free-standing emergency department, two additional community hospital locations opening in 2024, and more than 40 sites of care and clinics, we deliver high-quality care for communities throughout the Southwest. We are made up of more than 1,500 medical staff providers who address health challenges from the every day to the most complex and from the earliest years onward. Alongside our colleagues, collaborators, and communities, we are elevating pediatric care, education, and innovation so we can all grow healthier together.