Genetic Counselor - Oncology
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Job Description
Description & Requirements
At St. Luke’s, our patients come from all walks of life and so do we! We strive to foster an environment that embraces our employees' unique strengths, experiences, and perspectives which drives our exceptional, patient-centered care.
Twin Falls, Idaho offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity and outdoor enjoyment. While our community is a welcoming small town of about 60,000 residents, our Cancer Institute draws patients from across a large region, creating a thriving and dynamic program.
People love Twin Falls for its easy access to world-class skiing, hiking, backpacking, and mountain biking, as well as blue skies, kayaking, boating, hunting, camping, natural hot springs and the list goes on.
Here, work-life balance is more than a concept—it’s a priority, so you can enjoy everything this incredible region has to offer.
St. Luke's Health System is looking for a full-time Board Certified/Board Eligible genetic counselor to join our collaborative team of six genetic counselors.
What to Expect
- This position will be the sole genetic counselor at the St. Luke's Cancer Institute in Twin Falls, Idaho where patients receive care from a compassionate team of medical, radiation, and gynecologic oncology specialists along with an on-site pharmacy, lab, and a wide range of supportive services.
- The genetic counselor will evaluate patients for hereditary predisposition to cancer and benign hematologic conditions, providing genetic counseling and coordinating care for the patient and family.
- The genetic counselor will serve as a resource to physicians, hospital staff, and patients/families at the Cancer Institute in Twin Falls.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Master's Degree
- Experience: 0 years
- Licenses/Certifications: Certified or Board eligible, licensure from the state of practice, or provisional license before hire date
Preferred Qualifications
- Board certified with at least 1 year of experience as an oncology genetic counselor
What's in It for You
At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally.
In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings.
We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.
St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.
*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.
General Information
Department: Genetic Counseling Boise
Position Type: Full-Time
- Job ID
- 156713
- City
- Twin Falls
- State
- ID
- Category
- Professional
Key Responsibilities
The genetic counselor will evaluate patients for hereditary predisposition to cancer and benign hematologic conditions while coordinating care for patients and their families. They will also serve as a clinical resource for physicians, hospital staff, and patients at the Cancer Institute.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree and be board certified or board eligible in genetic counseling. Licensure from the state of practice or a provisional license is required before the hire date.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Oncology — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 26% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
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The cost-of-living index for Idaho is 95.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.2% of Idaho clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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