Outstanding Opportunity for a BC/BE Clinical Geneticist in South Florida

Nicklaus Children's Hospital, a 309-bed freestanding children's hospital and Level I trauma center, and Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists, the physician multispecialty group practice of Nicklaus Children's Health System, have an exceptional opportunity for a BC/BE fellowship-trained Clinical Geneticist.

Applicants should possess a passion for advocacy and improving care for all children. The physician candidate should be fellowship-trained and BC/BE in clinical genetics.

The Division of Clinical Genetics and Metabolism provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital main campus near Coral Gables and select outpatient centers in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.

Under the leadership of Parul Jayakar, MD, the division includes two physician clinical geneticists, two nurse practitioners, one genetic counselor and three medical assistants. The practice also provides prenatal genetic services in concert with the Nicklaus Children’s Fetal Care Center and cancer-risk counseling through a team approach with oncology. Comprehensive cytogenetics, molecular genetics and biochemical genetics diagnostic laboratories are available on site. Excellent opportunities for teaching medical students, pediatric residents and rotating genetic counseling students. The group also collaborates on multidisciplinary teams with pediatric specialists in immunology, hematology/oncology, cardiology, neurology, rehab, endocrinology and psychology. The candidate will also have the opportunity to be part of several new healthcare initiatives including telemedicine and a personalized medicine initiative.

Founded in 1950, the rebranded Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine and has numerous subspecialty programs that are ranked among the best in the nation. It is also home to the largest pediatric teaching program in the southeastern U.S. Our organization consistently appears on employer award lists such as Fortune magazine’s “Best Workplaces In Health Care,” Becker’s “150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare” and People magazine’s “50 Companies That Care.” Join a phenomenal team that brings lifelong health and hope to children and their families through innovative and compassionate care.

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is located in Miami, Florida, and offers all of the advantages of a tropical, diverse, metropolitan community. Enjoy abundant sunshine and warm weather year-round with easy access to beaches, golf courses, two international airports and sporting events such as the Miami Dolphins, Heat, Marlins and Panthers.

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Qualified candidates please contact:

Joyce Berger, Physician Recruiter