Pediatric Genetic Counselor

MUSC

7 days ago

South CarolinaFull TimePediatrics

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Medical University of South Carolina as a Pediatric Genetic Counselor – Academic Medical Center in United States.

Key Responsibilities

provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills.

Requirements

Master's degree in Genetic Counseling from an ACGC

accredited program

Board certification by ABGC (if not yet certified, candidate must be ABGC board

eligible at time of hire and obtain certification within one year)

Benefits & Compensation

Master's degree in Genetic Counseling from an ACGC

accredited program

Board certification by ABGC (if not yet certified, candidate must be ABGC board

eligible at time of hire and obtain certification within one year)

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Medical University of South Carolina as a Pediatric Genetic Counselor – Academic Medical Center.

Key Skills

Genetic EducationCounselingPsychosocial SupportMedical History ElicitationFamily History ConstructionPedigree ConstructionRisk AssessmentLiterature EvaluationGenetic Testing CoordinationCase TriageClinical SupervisionData AnalysisResearch CollaborationQuality ImprovementConsultation ReportingMultidisciplinary Team Collaboration

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Genetic Counselor at MUSC a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pediatrics physician 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.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

This Pediatrics position at MUSC 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.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in South Carolina.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Genetic Education, Counseling, Psychosocial Support, Medical History Elicitation, Family History Construction, Pedigree Construction, Risk Assessment, Literature Evaluation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The Pediatric Genetic Counselor will provide genetic education, counseling, and psychosocial support to patients and families dealing with genetic disorders or inherited conditions, while working within a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities also include eliciting medical history, coordinating t...

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