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Detroit, Michigan

Clinical Genetics Physician

GeneticsFull-Time

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Job Description

Clinical Geneticist — Children's Hospital of Michigan | Detroit, MI

Why Join Us

Children's Hospital of Michigan has been a cornerstone of pediatric medicine since 1886 — the first and largest children's hospital in the state and a nationally recognized leader ranked among America's best by U.S. News & World Report.

As part of the Division of Genetic, Genomic, and Metabolic Disorders, you'll join one of Michigan's most comprehensive clinical genetics programs, home to rare specialty clinics you won't find at most institutions.

This is a rare opportunity to shape your own clinical and research focus, step into leadership, and make a lasting impact on the genetics landscape across the Detroit Metro region.

Position Highlights

  • Full-time Clinical Geneticist role within the Division of Genetic, Genomic, and Metabolic Disorders at Children's Hospital of Michigan, affiliated with Central Michigan University
  • Outpatient genetics clinic coverage plus inpatient consultation service
  • Collaborate with two board-certified Clinical Geneticist, one board-certified Medical Biochemical Geneticist, four advanced practice providers, six genetic counselors, two genetic counselor assistants, two RNs, one dietician, part time psychologist, and ancillary support staff
  • Flexibility to define your balance of clinical and research responsibilities
  • Teaching and supervisory responsibilities covering medical students, genetic counseling students, and pediatric residents
  • On-site Cytogenetic/Molecular Laboratory directed by board-certified laboratory geneticists
  • Specialty programs include: Lysosomal Storage Disease Clinic, Pediatric Enzyme Replacement Therapy, Inborn Errors of Metabolism, Pediatric Cancer Genetics Clinic, and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Clinic
  • Close collaboration with the Wayne State University Genetic Counseling Graduate Program

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Malpractice insurance provided
  • Health, dental, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Deferred compensation program
  • Relocation assistance

Candidate Requirements

  • MD or DO degree required
  • Board eligible or board certified in Clinical Genetics
  • Board eligible or board certified in Pediatrics or Internal Medicine or Family Medicine is desirable
  • Eligible to obtain licensure in the State of Michigan

Why Detroit

Detroit is a city in the middle of a genuine renaissance — a dynamic mix of deep cultural roots, world-class arts, and a fast-growing innovation economy anchored by both the auto industry and an expanding healthcare and tech sector.

The metro area offers an outstanding cost of living relative to other major cities, with highly rated suburban school districts and diverse, walkable neighborhoods to fit nearly any lifestyle.

You'll have access to a thriving restaurant and music scene, major professional sports franchises, and easy access to the Great Lakes for year-round outdoor recreation. For physicians who want big-city professional opportunity without big-city cost, Detroit consistently over-delivers.

Tenet Physician Resources (TPR) provides the ability for physicians to focus on what matters most - compassionate care to the communities we serve - while we manage the day-to-day operations. TPR offers a wide range of opportunities for professionals to meet career expectations at every stage of life. Practices employ physicians, medical assistants and administrative staff to work in environments with advanced medical equipment, robust data and technology.

Key Responsibilities

Provide outpatient genetics clinic coverage and inpatient consultation services within the Division of Genetic, Genomic, and Metabolic Disorders. Responsibilities include teaching medical students and residents while balancing clinical duties with research focus.

Requirements

Requires an MD or DO degree and board eligibility or certification in Clinical Genetics. Board certification in Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine is desirable, along with eligibility for Michigan licensure.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Outpatient Clinic ManagementMedical ResearchSupervisionMedical BiochemistryCytogenetics

Genetics — Physician Career Context

In Michigan, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$301k (118 salary observations; 1,170 listings), vs ~$294k nationally (13,462 salary observations; 55,655 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Genetics Physician at Tenet Healthcare a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physician roles — ranked against 21,310 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Genetics Jobs

2 matches · ranked by pay
#1

Physician - Geneticist

Endeavor Health · Evanston, Illinois

$192k-$305k
#2

Genetic Testing Physician- California

Gainwell Technologies · Ohio

$152k-$217k

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physician roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,310 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Detroit

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$80k
Typical market rent
$1,341/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Malpractice insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Deferred compensation program
Relocation assistance
Academic appointment