The Opportunity
Nemours Children’s Health, Delaware, seeks an accomplished Clinical Geneticist to become Division Chief of Medical Genetics, leading a team of physicians, advanced practice providers, a Manager of Genetic Counseling, a team of Genetic Counselors (GC), and Genetic Counselor Assistants (GCA). The Division Chief collaborates with specialties across the enterprise for research and within multidisciplinary clinical programs. The Division Chief oversees the Genetic Testing Stewardship Program (GTSP) which supports clinicians across the Delaware Valley with their unique genetic testing needs. The GTSP is a dedicated team of 3 GC and 1 GCA. In addition to 3 GC in the Division of Medical Genetics, GC are embedded within other specialties including Neurology, Behavioral Health, and Hematology/Oncology. The Division Chief of Genetics will be instrumental in leading and expanding the current program across all missions. They will be responsible for driving the strategic direction of the Division, building on a strong foundation and history.
Nemours is committed to providing the Division Chief support for clinical research to enhance current research and academic productivity and grow the program through the recruitment and retention of diverse faculty. This leader should have a robust track record of clinical and academic success, as well as proven leadership skills to collaborate and build a successful interdisciplinary patient-centered program. An established track record of change leadership and program development is preferred. A faculty appointment, consistent with level of academic achievement, will be provided at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. The Chief will report to the Chair of Pediatrics.
Responsibilities include:
Professional Qualifications/Experience
Interested candidates should Apply below and/or forward their CV to:
Marietta Lundberg, Administrative Director
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Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. duPont Trust, as well as other income.
As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we’re on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children’s health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child’s world a place to thrive. It’s a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.
Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.
To learn more about Nemours Children’s and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at www.nemours.org
Nemours Children's Health is committed to improving the health of children. As a non-profit children’s health organization, we consider the health of every child to be a sacred trust.
Through family-centered care in our children’s hospitals and clinics in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida, as well as world-changing research, education and advocacy, Nemours fulfills the promise of a healthier tomorrow for all children — even those who may never enter our doors.
Nemours began more than 80 years ago with the vision of Alfred I. duPont to improve the lives of children and to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions.
Today, through our children’s hospitals and health system, we directly care for 250,000 children annually in Delaware Valley and Florida, including families who travel from across the country and world to see our specialists — treating every child as we would our own.
We also reach beyond the walls of our hospitals and clinics to be a voice for children on a national and international level, and to lead the way in prevention, intervention, education, and research.
Nemours is growing to better serve the children and families in our care. We have 1.1 million square feet of space currently devoted to providing children’s healthcare or under construction, all designed with significant input and advice from our patients and families.
