Genetics Counselor

7 days ago
Minneapolis, MinnesotaFull TimeGenetics
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Fairview Health Services as a Genetics Counselor – Float Position, Benefits in United States. Job Overview Job Overview Fairview is looking for a Genetics Counselor to join our team at our University of MN Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. The Genetics Counselor position is responsible for providing genetics counseling services to patients and families of Fairview.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide genetic counseling services across general genetics, specialty clinics, maternal fetal medicine, and oncology Coordinate patient activities for genetics department/clinics.
  • Ensure all pertinent preliminary data has been received.
  • Communicate data to appropriate staff.
  • Triage patients, both referrals and follow-ups into appropriate clinics and services.

Requirements

  • term and long

Benefits & Compensation

  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Fairview Health Services in United States.

Key Skills

Genetic CounselingGeneral GeneticsSpecialty ClinicsMaternal Fetal MedicineOncologyPatient CoordinationData CommunicationTriageMedical History TakingFamily History TakingGenetic Diagnosis InterpretationRisk AssessmentSupportive CounselingMolecular MethodsCarrier DetectionPrenatal Diagnosis
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Genetics Counselor at Fairview Health Services a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Genetics physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Genetics — Physician Career Context

This Genetics position at Fairview Health Services is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Genetic Counseling, General Genetics, Specialty Clinics, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Oncology, Patient Coordination, Data Communication, Triage. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Genetics role.

Core responsibilities: The Genetics Counselor will provide genetics counseling services across general genetics, specialty clinics, maternal fetal medicine, and oncology, while also coordinating patient activities and ensuring preliminary data is received and communicated. Responsibilities include triaging patients, couns...

Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision Plans, Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, PTO and Sick Time, Tuition Reimbursement, Retirement, Early Access to Earned Wages. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About Fairview Health Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Minneapolis, MN
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Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
PTO and Sick Time
Tuition Reimbursement
Retirement
Early Access to Earned Wages
4.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

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

Full-time

Posted

7d ago

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