| Full time pediatric genetic counseling position available. Our genetic counselors participate in both pediatric and adult counseling opportunities for a variety of both general and metabolic services. Counselors serve the people of mid-Missouri in addition to the local Mennonite/Amish population. This position is available as a full-time metabolic or full-time general genetic counselor.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Assistance in patient assessment, diagnosis, and counseling
2. Analysis and interpretation of clinical/laboratory results
3. Disclosure of both normal and abnormal genetic results
4. Collection and interpretation of family health and social history
5. Assessment and counseling of immediate psychosocial needs
6. Teaching opportunities with the local university
7. Follow-up on abnormal newborn screening results
8. Documentation of patient encounters and counseling sessions
9. Acquisition and review of medical records
10. Participation in research, clinical trials, and scholarly work
Patient population: The University hospital system offers comprehensive care for all specialties, including all three genetic subspecialties: cancer, prenatal, and pediatric/adult services. Our clinic routinely evaluates patients with birth defects, inborn errors of metabolism, developmental delays, autism, cardiomyopathies, movement disorders, skeletal dysplasia, and other inherited/suspected genetic disorders. Our clinic also manages routine infusions for patients with treatable inborn errors of metabolism. Columbia, MO: Originally founded as a Midwestern college town, Columbia has a reputation for academia and the arts. The local University of Missouri offers year-round theater, academic, and sporting events. The downtown area includes shops, restaurants, breweries, and concert venues. Surrounding the city includes Mark Twain National Forest, Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, and other natural preservations with trails and hiking opportunities. The city has easy access to the Katy Trail, the country’s longest recreational rail trail for biking to local wineries and restaurants. Seasonal activities include the True False Film Fest, Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival, and the Show-Me State Games. The Women’s & Children’s Hospital has easy access to both the city and small local communities. |
