Clinical Geneticist

Tufts Medical Center is accepting applications for a full-time Clinical Geneticist in the Division of Genetics. We are seeking an MD/DO with ABMG active candidate status or certification as a Clinical Geneticist.
 

Why join our team:  

The Division of Genetics at Tufts Medical Center is expanding its clinical program and seeking enthusiastic, collaborative, and growth-oriented professionals to join our team. Our current division includes one physician and three genetic counselors, with plans to continue growing to meet the needs of our patients and the broader Tufts Medicine system.

Our clinical practice is diverse and dynamic, encompassing inpatient consultations, primarily in the NICU, as well as outpatient clinics in adult, pediatric, and cancer genetics. As Tufts Medicine continues to expand its cancer, neurosciences, cardiovascular, and transplant service lines, genetics plays an increasingly integral role in delivering comprehensive, multidisciplinary care. We are actively broadening our genetics services across the entire Tufts Medicine system, creating exciting opportunities to help shape and grow a regional genetics program.

Our Cancer Genetics Clinic serves as the primary referral center for four regional cancer centers, while our General and Pediatric Genetics Clinics provide specialized care for patients across the Tufts Medicine network. This integrated health system includes Tufts Medical Center, two full-service community hospitals, and a network of more than 2,000 physicians serving communities from Cape Cod to the New Hampshire border.

As the principal teaching hospital for Tufts University School of Medicine, Tufts Medical Center offers outstanding opportunities for education and mentorship in both clinical and didactic settings. We also serve as a clinical training site for multiple genetic counseling programs, providing rich opportunities to teach and mentor future genetics professionals. We welcome candidates with a passion for clinical excellence, education, and scholarly achievement in medical genetics.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated Massachusetts-based healthcare system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to our patients. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers.   

We are a physician-led, patient centered organization looking to grow our primary care practices with team players dedicated to providing meaningful patient care, while fostering a work environment that is in tune with the needs of a modern workforce.

Join Tufts Medical Center Physician Organization in our mission to heal, to comfort, to teach, to learn and to seek knowledge to promote health and prevent disease. 

Who you are:

• MD/DO with ABMG active candidate status or certification as a Clinical Geneticist

• Eligible for or current medical license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 

• Committed to education and teaching through work with Genetic Counseling students and medical students

• A collaborative team player who works effectively across specialties.

• Dedicated to improving patient access to genetics services.

• Interested in a diverse clinical practice that includes both cancer genetics and general genetics.

• Comfortable caring for patients across the lifespan, from pediatrics to adults.

• Excited to contribute to the continued growth and development of the genetics program.

Work, Live, and Grow: As an employee of Tufts Medical Center Physician Organization you will receive:

• A career path enriched by clinical, education, and academic opportunities with collegial division members.

• An academic appointment at The Tufts University School of Medicine, commensurate with credentials and experience.

• Competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefits package to include a generous employer contribution.

Location: Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston

How to apply: You can submit an application via the apply button located on this posting. Please be sure to include a confidential CV and cover letter with your application or email CV and cover letter directly to Alexa Landa, Physician Recruiter, at [email protected].

Why Tufts Medicine?

Transforming Medicine with Tufts: Tufts Medicine is elevating the careers of its physicians every day. Through our academic-based models, you’ll not only be evolving healthcare for your patients, but will consistently be provided the space to grow and learn. Tufts Medicine believes in promoting an inclusive culture, utilizing all the many strengths through the different backgrounds of our team members. Cultivate a career experience like no other, while being part of a network of individuals who truly care about collaboration, education, and innovation. Join the Tufts Medicine network and see how together, we can transform medicine and healthcare for Massachusetts.

Why Join Tufts Medical Center? 

• Be part of a collaborative, mission-driven environment  

• Have access to cutting-edge technology and clinical trials  

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits  

• Located in Boston, MA and community sites  

Compensation: The salary range for this position $200,000 to $225,124 annually. Actual compensation will be determined during the selection process and is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, internal equity, and academic rank.