What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Geneticist position at Shodair Children's Hospital?
Description
Position Title: Clinical Geneticist
Location: Helena, MT, with regular travel to clinics across Montana
Department: Medical Genetics
Position Summary:
Shodair Children’s Hospital is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Clinical Geneticist to join our growing genetics team. This position plays a critical role in the evaluation, diagnosis, counseling, and management of patients with known or suspected genetic and hereditary conditions, from preconception through adulthood. The ideal candidate will combine clinical expertise with a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care while contributing to research, education, and quality improvement efforts across the state of Montana.
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical Evaluation & Diagnosis: Conduct comprehensive assessments, interpret genetic tests, and deliver accurate diagnoses using evidence-based practices.
- Genetic Counseling: Provide clear, compassionate counseling on genetic conditions, test results, inheritance patterns, and available care options.
- Patient Management: Create and oversee personalized treatment plans, collaborate with specialists, and provide ongoing follow-up care.
- Testing & Interpretation: Order and analyze molecular, chromosomal, and biochemical genetic tests in alignment with current guidelines.
- Team Collaboration: Partner with internal and external healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, multidisciplinary care.
- Education & Research: Stay current in the field, contribute to research, participate in professional development, and support educational efforts.
- Ethics & Documentation: Navigate ethical concerns with sensitivity and maintain accurate, compliant medical records.
- Quality & Outreach: Engage in quality improvement and provide outreach services across Montana, including regular overnight travel.
Why Join Shodair?
Shodair is home to Montana’s only medical genetics program and is a recognized leader in the diagnosis and management of genetic conditions. We offer:
- A collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on holistic, patient-centered care
- Opportunities to impact patients across Montana through outreach and education
- Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package
- Professional development support and research opportunities
If you're passionate about advancing the future of genetic medicine and making a statewide impact, we invite you to join our team.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Medical Degree: MD or DO from an accredited institution
- Licensure: Current or eligible Montana medical license
- Board Certification: Board certified or board eligible in Medical Genetics by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG)
- Experience: Previous experience in a clinical genetics setting preferred
- Skills: Excellent diagnostic skills, strong communication and counseling abilities, collaborative mindset, and sensitivity to patient and family needs