Specialty Project/Pediatric Genetic Counselor

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Nashville, TN

The Division of Genetics and Genomic Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking one full-time genetic counseling faculty member. This candidate would join an interprofessional team with 6 Genetic Counselors, 5 Clinical and/or Biochemical Geneticists, 1 Neurogeneticist, 5 Nurse Practitioners, and 3 Metabolic Dieticians.

We offer a wide variety of clinical services including general genetics, biochemical genetics, and neurogenetics clinics serving both pediatric and adult patients.  We also have a large genetic counseling clinic in which genetic counselors provide care for patients independently. Clinics are located at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, in the heart of Music City, and at 6 satellite locations in middle Tennessee.

This position will involve taking a role in a specialty project and clinical care. The specialty project is an institutional consultative service including results interpretation and guidance as well as support to VUMC providers for test ordering and patient care.

Other future opportunities may include involvement in:

1. The newly established genomic sequencing laboratory.
2. Test utilization management.
3. Education roles through Vanderbilt Genetic Counselor Program (VCGP) and with medical students, residents, fellows, medical professionals, and lay audiences.

Interested candidates should contact Rizwan Hamid, MD, PhD at rizwan.hamid@vumc.org. The position is available immediately and applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. 

Our incentive package includes:

• Faculty position
• Competitive salary
• Full benefits including - medical, dental, and vision
• Travel/CEU allowance
• Paid professional memberships
• Tuition reimbursement
• Participation in a 4013b retirement program with up to 5% matching
• 4 weeks of paid vacation per year

Vanderbilt is an equal opportunity employer.