Genetic Counselor - part time
Job Description
About the Role
Join Shriners Children's as a Genetic Counselor – Part-Time, Chicago in United States. Company Overview Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical Care Provide genetic counseling for pediatric patients and families across a broad range of general genetics indications.
- Obtain and interpret detailed medical, developmental, and three‑generation family histories.
- Educate families about genetic conditions, inheritance patterns, recurrence risks, and implications for relatives.
- Prepare patients and families for genetic testing, including informed consent and discussion of.
Requirements
- related field (including coursework in biology, genetics, statistics) Master's degree
- Free, Smoke
- Free Workplace.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $38.13 - $57.20/hr
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Shriners Children's in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Genetic Counselor - part time at Shriners Children's a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Genetics counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Genetics — Counselor Career Context
This Genetics position at Shriners Children's is open to counselor candidates.
Licensed counselors and therapists are in high demand as mental health awareness grows, with telehealth platforms creating new opportunities for remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
Shriners Children's lists compensation for this counselor position at $38k to $57k annually.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $57000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($38k–$57k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Genetic Counseling, Pediatric Care, Medical History Interpretation, Patient Education, Genetic Testing Coordination, Informed Consent, Phenotype-Genotype Correlation, Electronic Medical Records. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Genetics role.
Core responsibilities: Provide genetic counseling and education to pediatric patients and families regarding genetic conditions and inheritance patterns. Coordinate genetic testing strategies, interpret laboratory reports, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Benefits package: Medical coverage on first day, 403(b) with up to 6% match, Paid time off, Life insurance, Short-term and long-term disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Tuition reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Part-time
Posted
2d ago
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