Description

Shape the Future of Pediatric Genetics

SLUCare Physician Group, a member of SSM Health, is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Clinical Geneticist to join the Division of Medical Genetics at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital.

This academic opportunity offers clinical care, research, and teaching within a collaborative genetics program. The role is available at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level, with rank and compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Why Join SLUCare and Cardinal Glennon?

• Join an established academic genetics division at a leading children's hospital
• Work with genetic specialists, laboratory experts, and genetic counselors
• Access on-site cytogenetics, molecular genetics, and biochemical genetics labs
• Collaborate across Maternal Fetal Medicine, Pediatric Subspecialties, and Cancer Genetics
• Teach, mentor, and participate in clinical and molecular genetics research
• Visa sponsorship support available for qualified candidates

Position Highlights:

As a member of the Division of Medical Genetics, you will:

• Provide inpatient and outpatient genetics care
• Evaluate and manage genetic and inherited conditions
• Participate in multidisciplinary and specialized clinics
• Collaborate on prenatal and cancer genetics services
• Teach, mentor, and contribute to research and quality improvement
• Help advance a comprehensive genetics program

About the Division of Medical Genetics:

Led by Stephen R. Braddock, MD, the Division of Medical Genetics provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient genetics services across the region. The team includes:

• Clinical Geneticists
• A Clinical Cytogeneticist
• A Molecular Geneticist
• Eight Genetic Counselors

The division partners closely with pediatric specialties and women's health services and provides access to comprehensive on-site diagnostic laboratories. Faculty also have opportunities for clinical and molecular genetics research.

Academic & Research Opportunities:

Faculty enjoy robust opportunities to:

• Teach and mentor learners across training levels
• Participate in clinical, translational, and outcomes-based research
• Publish, present, and develop focused areas of expertise
• Advance through a supportive academic promotion pathway

The ideal candidate is passionate about clinical excellence, education, and innovation in genetics.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree
• Board Eligible or Board Certified through the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG)
• Certification or Active Candidate Status in Clinical Genetics and Genomics
• Biochemical Genetics training or certification is welcomed
• Eligible for Missouri medical licensure
• Commitment to patient-centered care, education, and scholarly achievement

Competitive Compensation & Benefits:

SSM Health and SLUCare offer a competitive recruitment package that supports physicians professionally and personally.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary based on experience, training, and academic rank
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Productivity and performance incentive opportunities
• Saint Louis University School of Medicine faculty appointment
• Visa sponsorship support available for qualified candidates

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, retirement, disability, and life insurance
• Malpractice coverage
• Paid time off, holidays, CME allowance, and dedicated CME time
• Wellness, assistance, professional development, and academic support resources

Build your future with a collaborative academic genetics team dedicated to advancing genetic medicine and improving outcomes for children and families.

Located in St. Louis, MO, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital is a not-for-profit ranked among the best children's hospitals in the country. We care for children and teenagers of all ages, from the St. Louis surrounding area, Illinois, and across the country. #CardinalGlennon

As an award-winning pediatric hospital, we are committed to compassionate, quality care. We offer the following:

• State-of-the-art clinical facilities like our Level IV NICU and our Level I Pediatric Emergency & Trauma Center
• More than 200 specialists regarded as some of the leading pediatric experts in the country
• More than 60 services offered including emergency care, cardiology, neonatology, gastroenterology, and cancer care for kids
• Over 195 beds caring for patients ranging from 0 - 21 years of age

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