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Genetic Counselor





Department:
SOM Wichita Pediatrics
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Pediatrics-Genetics

Position Title:
Genetic Counselor

Job Family Group:
Academic

Job Description Summary:
The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Genetics at the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita is seeking a genetic counselor for a full-time faculty position. The genetic counselor will join a team of one medical geneticist, genetic counselor, an advance practice nurse, a dietician, and dedicated nurse. The genetic counselor will support a full scope of genetics practice to include perinatal, metabolism, and general genetics. This is a clinical position where the genetic counselor will see patients independently as well as with support of our medical geneticist, maternal fetal medicine, neonatology, and other physicians. This is an exciting opportunity to help us lead the development of a comprehensive genetic service line that will serve Central and Western Kansas.

The position is offered with academic appointment to the medical school and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to provide education to diverse learners, including medical students and residents in multiple disciplines.

There is also a future opportunity for dual appointment with the University of Kansas genetic counseling master's program in Kansas City. The program will be accepting students in fall of 2024. The positions with work with genetic counseling students as well as have potential to teach remotely.

CV/resume and cover letter required to be considered for the position.

Job Description:

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters in Genetic Counseling
• Board eligible/certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience 四虎影视 in an academic setting
• Experience in pediatrics, prenatal and/or general clinical genetics
• Ability to speak, read, and understand Spanish

Essential Functions

Clinical - 90%

• Performs genetic counseling in accordance with the American Board of Genetic Counseling Genetic Counselors' Scope of Practice guidelines
• Work collaboratively with referring and consulting physicians to provide genetic counseling for patients with a wide range of indications in ambulator and hospital settings
• Determine optimal genetic testing strategy
• Report results to patient and referring provider
• Complete documentation of the patient visit including summary letters to patients and referring physicians in a timely manner.
• Coordinate the care and neonatal follow up of pregnancies with identified anomalies/genetic conditions.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary prenatal care conference for complex maternal-fetal patients
• Medical journal publications and outreach education are encouraged, as well as maintenance of current CEU requirements

Education - 10%

• Participate in education of students and residents in medicine and allied health care professions
• Designs educational materials and genetic testing protocols for collaborating disciplines, such as pediatric specialties and obstetrics/gynecology.
• Presents educational sessions to schools, consumer groups, and the public
• Instruct patients/families/medical personnel in field of genetics.

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

f selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found .

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus nine paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found .

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus nine paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.

Employee Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time



Application Instructions:

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Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.



About KU Medical Center:

The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at .



Benefits:

KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit



Equal Employment Opportunity Statement



The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination




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