Pays $76k-$97k — Counselor market median is ~$72k (51 jobs)
Licensed Genetic Counselor
About the Role
Day shift, no nights. Clinical genetic counseling in pediatric academic setting. $76K-$97K. Philadelphia, PA.
Join Children's Hospital of Philadelphia as a Licensed Genetic Counselor – Day Shift, No Call in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. SHIFT: Day (United States of America) Seeking Breakthrough Makers Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $76K - $97K
- Annual influenza vaccine required
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No call required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers no call requirements, day shifts only. Work with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The genetic counselor will evaluate family histories, conduct risk assessments, and provide psychosocial counseling to patients. They will also collaborate with physicians and laboratory staff to interpret genomic test results and support clinical research protocols.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Genetic Counseling or Human Genetics and possess ABGC certification. Pennsylvania state licensure is required within three months of hire, and at least three years of experience is needed for the Level II position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Genetic Counseling Career Context
Of the 50 active Genetic Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 20% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$87k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Genetic Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Genetic Counselor at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Genetic Counseling healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.9/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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