Genetic Counselor - High Risk Obstetrical Consultants

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

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Full-Time
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Weekends
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Job Description

Description

As Knoxville's premier maternal-fetal medicine practice, High Risk Obstetrical Consultants (HiROC) provides state of the art care for women with risk factors that may affect their pregnancy. Our team of highly trained physicians and healthcare professionals (including maternal-fetal specialists, nurse practitioners, sonographers, and a genetic counselor) is seeking to add another full-time Genetic Counselor.

High Risk Obstetrical Consultants provides services to women and families across east Tennessee through our main office, several satellite clinics, and telehealth services. Our main location is located within the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, which provides the benefits of working in an academic medical center while being part of a private practice. We have a strong network of referrals as a member of the State of Tennessee Regional Perinatal Centers. For additional information regarding our team and the services we offer, please check out our website at www.hi-roc.com and the links provided there for the University of Tennessee Medical Center.

Responsibilities

The Genetic Counselor will provide services for the full scope of preconception and pregnancy related genetic indications. Primary responsibilities include providing genetic counseling to patients, determining optimal prenatal genetic testing strategies, reporting genetic test results, coordinating the care of pregnancies with identified anomalies/genetic conditions, and serving as a resource to physicians throughout the perinatal service region, other healthcare staff, and students.

Many opportunities to participate in education through conferences, lectures, and teaching is available. The successful candidate will be closely involved in instruction and collaborative care with OBGYN residents, maternal-fetal medicine fellows, and genetic counseling graduate students from outside programs.

Excellent organization and communication skills, a flexible attitude, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team are key attributes. A willingness to continue learning and having a passion for prenatal clinical care are essential.

Benefits

Full benefit package available, including PTO, Sick Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, 401k with company match and immediate vesting, Life Insurance, Critical Illness, and more!

Requirements

  • Master’s degree from an accredited Genetic Counseling Program
  • Must have temporary license or full license for Genetic Counseling in Tennessee prior to start date
  • Must have Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) credential within 24 months of hire
  • New graduates as well as experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.

Key Skills

Patient careClinical documentationCare coordinationMultidisciplinary teamwork

Genetics — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 40% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 31 employers

401k / retirement match
81% this job
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
28%
Loan repayment
16%
PSLF eligible
13%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Knoxville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$358k
Typical market rent
$1,712/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Knoxville, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Knoxville, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

PTO
Sick Leave
Medical, Dental, Vision
STD, LTD
401k with company match and immediate vesting
Life Insurance
Critical Illness