Genetic Counselor - OB/GYN - Physician Affiliate Group of New York
Bronx, NY 10451
About the Job
Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Genetic Counselor to the OB/GYN group atLincoln Medical Center. The Hospital is part of the NYC Health + Hospitals System (NYCHHC). Lincoln is a designated Level I Trauma and Stroke Center and has Centers of Excellence in all medical specialties including its award- winning Cancer and Breast Centers.
The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation withWeill-Cornell Medical College to maintain its high healthcare delivery standards.
The Mission of NYCHHC is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.
The Genetic counselor schedule is Weekdays- Daytime and will be working with medical the geneticist to interview/screen and follow up patients referred to genetics as well as:
- Evaluating family history and medical records to assess risks of fetal development, the chance of occurrence or recurrence of a genetic condition, birth defect, autism, intellectual disability and other conditions based on family history and pedigree constructed and analyzed
- Providing information and resources about genetic disorders and available treatments or management strategies
- Discussing testing options, risks and benefits of testing and possible outcomes with patients to help them make informed decisions.
- Counseling patients and families on emotional and psychological aspects of genetic disorders.
- Collaborating with other healthcare professionals such as physicians, nurses, and psychologists, social workers to provide comprehensive care.
- Assisting in the development and implementation of genetic screening programs
- Conducting research to further understand genetic conditions and enhance counseling methods.
- Board Eligible/Board Certified in genetic counseling preferred
- Master's in Genetic Counseling
Exceptional Benefits Include:
- Competitive compensation package
- 10% 401K company contribution after one year of service, with 3% company contribution starting day one
- Choice of a three tiered, starting at FREE medical plans starting day one
- Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage starting day one
- Generous paid time off program
- CME days and dollars
- Eligibility for loan forgiveness through the National Student Debt Forgiveness Center
- Salary Amount: $85,000
Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is one of the largest multi-disciplinary groups in the country whose main purpose is to nurture and embolden the healthcare providers who take care of the most fragile and vulnerable patients in New York City. PAGNY is comprised of over 4,000 physicians and healthcare professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H), the largest public health system in the United States. Our practitioners are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.
Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (“PAGNY”) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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