Physician - Geneticist
Pay as listed: $192k-$305k · no call, no weekends · Evanston, Illinois · pays below the median of 8 Genetics listings (20th percentile).
Listed compensation
$192k-$305k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- Title: Clinical Geneticist
- Location: Evanston, IL
- Schedule: Monday–Friday | Full-Time
Compensation: Compensation Range: $192,000 (10th percentile) -$305,000 75th percentile), based on years of experience.
Step into a career at the forefront of personalized medicine. We’re seeking a passionate Clinical Geneticist to help drive innovation, deliver outstanding care, and transform how genetic insights shape clinical decisions across a dynamic, system-wide platform.
Why Join Us?
At Endeavor Health, we don’t just talk about the future of healthcare—we’re building it. Our nationally recognized Division of Medical Genetics and the Mark R. Neiman Center for Personalized Medicine are leaders in genomic innovation, pushing boundaries in population health, predictive analytics, and pharmacogenomics.
This is your opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking work in genomics-driven care—all while enjoying a collaborative academic environment and a culture that champions continuous learning and physician well-being.
What You’ll Do
Provide comprehensive genetics care for adult and pediatric patients
Deliver cancer risk assessment, hereditary cancer syndrome testing, and consults for genetic conditions across multiple specialties including cardiology, neurology, nephrology, and musculoskeletal medicine.
Lead and support innovation in genomics integration across the health system through the Neiman Center’s robust research and clinical initiatives.
Participate in the development of tools and technologies that are revolutionizing family history collection, predictive modeling, and the use of genomics in primary care.
What You’ll Bring
MD or DO Degree Required
- Board certification or eligibility in a primary care specialty (e. g., Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, OB/GYN, or Pediatrics) and board eligibility/certification in Clinical Genetics
- Interest in a broad range of genetic conditions
- DEA license (or pending)
- A commitment to excellence in patient care, collaboration, and the advancement of genomic medicine
What We Offer
- Academic appointment at the University of Chicago, commensurate with experience
- A vibrant career pathway with support for growth, leadership, and innovation
Comprehensive Benefits, Including
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Malpractice coverage with Tail
- Life and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- 457(b) retirement plan
- Health saving and flexible spending account
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- $5,000 CME reimbursement and allowance
- Phone allowance
- Collaborative physician support
- Opportunities for community engagement
- Join Us.
Make your mark at the intersection of cutting-edge genomics and compassionate care. At Endeavor Health, you’ll be part of a team that believes in changing lives through science, empathy, and collaboration.
Apply today and be a part of something transformative.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive genetics care for adult and pediatric patients, including cancer risk assessment and consultations across multiple medical specialties. Lead and support genomic integration initiatives through research and the development of predictive modeling tools.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree with board certification or eligibility in a primary care specialty and Clinical Genetics. A valid DEA license is required, along with a commitment to excellence in patient care and genomic medicine.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Genetics — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$249k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $249k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Geneticist at Endeavor Health a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physician roles — ranked against 20,977 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
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Work-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 20,977 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No call
- No weekends
Living in Evanston
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $545k≈ 2.8× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,438/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 28 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.