Genetic Counselor

Scottish Rite for Children

2 days ago

Dallas, TexasFull TimeGenetics

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Scottish Rite for Children as a Genetic Counselor – M-F Schedule in United States. Our patients are our number one priority! We're committed to giving children back their childhood!

Key Responsibilities

/Responsibilities Educates patients and families concerned about their conditions, possible risks of cancer and other diseases, and how to best manage problems.

Establishes patient referrals to appropriate individuals or clinics for genetic screening as required.

Requirements

Scottish Rite is a unique place to work because we believe in a collaborative approach, utilizing the care and expertise from all departments.

We are always looking for caring, energetic individuals to join our team.

We currently have locations in Dallas and Frisco and is an equal opportunity employer.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Scottish Rite for Children in United States.

Key Skills

Genetic counselingPatient educationMedical history analysisPedigree constructionGenetic risk assessmentGenetic testing coordinationClinical researchPatient recruitmentData interpretationMedical record documentationGenetic screeningSample collection coordinationLongitudinal follow-upInterdisciplinary collaboration

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Genetic Counselor at Scottish Rite for Children a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Genetics physician listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Genetics — Physician Career Context

This Genetics position at Scottish Rite for Children is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Dallas, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Genetic counseling, Patient education, Medical history analysis, Pedigree construction, Genetic risk assessment, Genetic testing coordination, Clinical research, Patient recruitment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Genetics role.

Core responsibilities: The genetic counselor educates patients and families on genetic risks, interprets medical data, and constructs family pedigrees. They also coordinate genetic testing, manage research studies, and provide longitudinal follow-up for patients.

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