Medical Genetics/Neurology Genetic Counselor

Nemours is seeking a Genetics Counselor in Wilmington, DE.         

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and motivated genetic counselor
to work with our medical genetics section and neurology specialists.  The
genetic counselor will support existing services with opportunity to expand
scope of involvement. 

The genetic counselor will work with members of the medical genetics team
including medical geneticists, physician assistants and genetic counselors to
provide care to our pediatric patients and their families. There is opportunity
for collaborative care as well as independent genetic counseling visits. Medical
genetics referrals include a wide range of indications including
neurodevelopmental diagnoses, congenital anomalies, complex medical histories
and connective tissue disorders. 

The genetic counselor also works autonomously, yet collaboratively, with
Neurology specialists to provide genetic counseling and coordination of testing
for patients referred with multiple indications not limited to epilepsy,
neuropathy, movement and neuromuscular disorders including participation in a
MDA clinic. 

Genetic counseling assistants provide support for both roles.  

The genetic counselor is also encouraged to participate in the development and
execution of clinical research studies, manuscript/abstract preparation and
scientific presentations. There are multiple internal opportunities for accrual
of continuing education credits. 

Essential Functions

1. Responsible for providing current and accurate information regarding genetic
testing, informed consent, results interpretation, and recommendations 
2. Works collaboratively with other genetics providers during outpatient and
inpatient genetics visits. 
3. Completes chart preparation and obtains appropriate history and consent,
providing genetic counseling and coordination diagnostic testing and follow
up for individuals referred for clinical genetics assessment. 
4. Provides appropriate risk assessment, genetic counseling, and resource
identification based on family history and genetic testing/evaluation and
coordinates necessary evaluations, diagnostic tests, and referrals to other
specialists.
5. Follow up with patients as necessary regarding disclosure of test results,
 recommendations, resources and psychosocial support. 
6. Communicate with appropriate internal and external providers for purposes of
consultation, referral, and coordination of patient care. 
7. Assure complete and accurate documentation related to genetic information
and genetic counseling in the medical record.
8. Maintain up to date knowledge regarding clinical genetics by attending
educational and scientific conferences and participation in continuing
education regularly.
9. Supervision of genetic counseling master program and other rotating
students.

Job requirements

* Master’s degree from an Accreditation Council for Genetic
Counseling-accredited program and be either board certified or have active
candidate status at the time of hire (i. e. working on passing board exam). 

* This is a shared position with pediatric medical genetics and neurology.

* 3 or more years of experience highly preferred

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health
system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver
care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours
Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along
with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and
more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit
system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care,
research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach
focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help
every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to
culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an
environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and
valued.

Learn more at Nemours. org [https://www. nemours. org].