Job Description

The Pediatric Geneticist is primarily responsible for providing medical care to patients with suspected genetic disorders including congenital anomalies, connective tissue disorders, skeletal dysplasia, neurodevelopmental disorders and metabolic diseases in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The Pediatric Geneticist will work with a multi-disciplinary team of physicians, genetic counselors, nutritionists and support staff to provide high quality care specific to the needs of each patient.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Thoroughly evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage each patient’s condition appropriately.
• Identifies relevant medical issues accurately and use appropriate procedures and testing.
• Documenting assessment findings, treatment recommendations and plan for continuing care in the clinical record.
• Collaborate with physicians, clinicians, other agency providers, clinical support staff, and administrative staff in meeting patient and family needs.
• Provide health promotion, education and counseling for patient/families related to medication, diagnosis, health issues and coping strategies.
•Participate in the management of inter-disciplinary team issues that affect clinical care of patients.
• Utilize quality improvement tools to develop processes that promote continuous improvement in delivery of patient care, patient outcomes, or work flows.
• Participate in the identification and implementation of opportunities to enhance patient and family satisfaction.
• Participate in pediatric clinical research into the genetic basis of inherited disorders and scholarly activities to promote the health and development of children.
• Provide clinical teaching in genetics to a variety of learners, including medical students, residents and fellows.
• Participate in efforts to ensure compliance with JCAHO standards and other applicable accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Participate in peer review and quality assurance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Academic appointments may be available with the University of Connecticut.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education Required:
Graduate from accredited school of medicine required
MD or DO Degree required

LICENSE and/or CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

• Must possess current unrestricted license to practice in the State of CT and must be maintained thereafter
• DEA with Controlled Substance required and must be maintained thereafter
• Board certified/board eligible in both Pediatrics and Medical Genetics.

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.