Rank and salary are dependent on qualifications and experience.
Preferred Education:
Board Certification
Additional Information:
Telecommuting is allowed.
Internal Number: R19700088
Job Highlights:
SLUCare Physician Group, a member of SSM Health is seeking applicants for a Clinical Biochemical Geneticist position available in the Division of Medical Genetics of the Department of Pediatrics. The appointment is anticipated to be at the level of Assistant/Associate Professor. Rank and salary are dependent on qualifications and experience.
Candidates for the position should have ABMG active candidate status or certification as a Biochemical Geneticist. Responsibilities will include participation in clinical care, medical education and administrative duties. The metabolic team includes physicians, a genetic counselor, dedicated nurse and clinical dietician. The Division also provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, other area hospitals and outreach clinic sites under the direction of Stephen R. Braddock, MD. The Division provides prenatal genetic services in concert with the Maternal Fetal Medicine Division of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health. Faculty members in the Division are actively involved in clinical and molecular genetics research projects. Comprehensive cytogenetics, molecular genetics and biochemical genetics diagnostic laboratories are available on site. Excellent opportunities for teaching in both didactic and clinical settings are available at the medical student and post-graduate levels. The candidate should have an interest in academic achievement in clinical genetics. The institution is open to working with many types of foreign visa holders, as well as green card holders and US citizens.
In addition to treating patients, SLUCare physicians educate the next generation of health care professionals at SSM Health St. Louis. Our teaching is guided by our Catholic Jesuit tradition, balancing the science of medicine with the soul of it — keeping people first in all we do.
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital is a 195 bed free standing hospital and ambulatory care center located in midtown St. Louis, and it serves a diverse population from the inner city, the metropolitan area, and a 200-mile referral radius. The pediatric staff includes over 100 full time site-based Saint Louis University School of Medicine faculty.
Responsible for obtaining call coverage by other medical staff members for holidays, vacations and other time off.
Responsible for the standard of practice for patient population.
Responsibility for maintaining a private office and all clinical decision making within the office during times of service.
Acts as an advisor and consultant in the establishment of operational policies of the practice to include: (1) Purchasing and capital allocations; (2) Managed care plan participation; (3) Budget and practice expenses; (4) Medicare/Medicaid participation; (5) Billing and collection of professional fees; (6) Personnel management and related policies; (7) Risk management and quality assurance; and (8) Coding compliance.
Responsible for after-hours call coverage for patients of the practice, in addition to office appointments.
Participates in community service activities, including speaking engagements, writing and special clinical programs as reasonably requested.
Responsible for all risk management, coding compliance and quality assurance activities and functions in and related to the practice.
Pediatric Clinical Geneticists
Assistant/Associate Professor
SLUCare Physician Group
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
SSM Health SLUCare Physician Group is seeking faculty applicants for Clinical Geneticists positions available in the Division of Medical Genetics of the Department of Pediatrics at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. Appointments are anticipated at the level of Assistant/Associate Professor. Candidates for the positions should have ABMG board certification in Clinical Genetics or active candidate status. Responsibilities will include participation in clinical care, medical education, and administrative duties. The Division provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, other area hospitals and outreach clinic sites under the direction of Stephen R. Braddock, M.D. The Division provides prenatal genetic services in concert with the Maternal Fetal Medicine Division of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health as well as cancer genetics counseling. Faculty members in the Division are actively involved in mo...lecular genetics research projects. Excellent opportunities for teaching in both didactic and clinical settings are available at the medical students, residents, fellows, and genetic counseling students level. The institution is open to working with many types of foreign visa holders, as well as green card holders and US citizens.
The candidate should have an interest in academic achievement in clinical genetics. Experience, expertise and/or certification in medical biochemical genetics is preferred but not required. Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience.
Saint Louis University is a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, health care and service. SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital is a 195-bed free standing hospital and ambulatory care center located in midtown St. Louis, and serves a diverse population from the inner city, the metropolitan area, and a 200-mile referral radius. The pediatric staff includes over 90 full time site-based Saint Louis University School of Medicine faculty.
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