Metabolic Geneticist - University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY!!

             Metabolic Geneticist Opportunity

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center (UHCMC) & Case Western Reserve University (CWRU)

Position Location: UH Cleveland, Ohio

Position Type: Full-time Physician

Specialty: Genetics

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center is among the nations leading academic medical centers.  Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is a leader in medical research and education.

The University Hospitals Center for Human Genetics at Cleveland Medical Center is seeking a Biochemical Genetics physician (full or part-time applicants will both be considered). 

This position will support growth in Clinical Genetics and Translational Genetics and Genomics in Clinical practice at the major teaching affiliate of the CWRU School of Medicine (SOM).  Clinical and Metabolic Genetic services are provided by the Center for Human Genetics (CHG) throughout the University Hospitals system, across the full spectrum of age and conditions.  Clinical activities can be adapted to meet the clinical and/or research interests of the successful applicant and will also include inpatient/ emergency on-call coverage for pediatric and adult patients with general Genetics and inborn errors of metabolism. Inpatient/emergency call is currently shared among 9 Geneticists in our group, leading to on call responsibilities occurring 2-3 days per month with some remote back up call service provided for those who are not boarded in Biochemical Genetics.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Clinical and Research opportunities in General Genetics available
• Ample opportunities for research collaborations.
• Many teaching opportunities in our School of Medicine (Clinical Genetics Residency program, Medical Biochemical Genetics Fellowship Program, Genetic Counseling program, and several graduate school programs.)
• UHCMC and CWRU are research sites for the North American Mitochondrial Disease Consortium and the Urea Cycle Disorders Consortium and their registries as well as sites for several other industry-sponsored clinical trials and registries in a broad range of metabolic disorders (including OTC gene therapy trials among other intervention focused trials).
• Support for the clinical research studies in provided by two full time research assistants and a full time regulatory specialist. 
• Other Opportunities for clinical, translational and basic science research abound, with a minimum requirement of 25% clinical time, depending on the successful candidates interests. 
• Flexible schedules to incorporate work/life balance
• High level of autonomy
• Leadership development opportunities
• Practicing clinical leadership
• Competitive salary
• Robust benefit package 

Qualifications:

• Candidates are expected to be excellent collaborators and creative in providing clinical care.
• Willing teachers and advisors at the graduate and post-graduate level.
• Willing to provide service at local, regional and national levels depending on academic rank, and to show consistent scholarly productivity. 
• Applicants must have a MD, MD/PhD, or DO degree
• Board certification in clinical genetics and/or (clinical or medical) biochemical genetics.
• Active Ohio Medical License in good standing upon effective date of employment

UHCMC and CWRU are committed to the ideals and goals of affirmative action and equal opportunity employment.

Let us show you why Cleveland is a must-see destination according to the NY Times, the LA Times, and Travel and Leisure Magazine.  Check out the city at thisiscleveland.com.  Information about Case Western Reserve University, consistently ranked among the top 20 private research institutions in America, can be found at case.edu and more information about UH and the Seidman Cancer Center is at uhhospitals.org.

Additional Salary Detail:

University Hospitals compensates physicians in alignment with AAMC guidelines, generally within the 25th to 75th percentile range based on specialty and experience.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed reflects a good faith estimate of the potential base compensation for this physician position at the time of posting. This range is subject to change and may be updated in the future. Actual compensation will be determined by various factors, including (but not limited to) location, specialty, academic rank, board certification, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, internal equity, etc. Unless otherwise noted, this figure does not include incentive pay or the value of University Hospitals comprehensive benefits package. Click here to view complete wellness and benefits details.