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Laboratory CO-Director/ Assistant-Associate Professor Clinical Genetics Laboratories, Division of Human Genetics

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is recruiting for a Laboratory co-Director for the Clinical Laboratories within our Human Genetics Division. In conjunction with the other directors of the Clinical Laboratories, the co-Director assumes responsibility for the scientific and clinical activities of the Genetics Laboratories. The primary responsibilities include review/sign-out of clinical cases, development of new tests/platforms including Next Generation sequencing and oversight and continued development of diagnostic testing programs. A faculty appointment within the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine is associated with this position. Ideal candidates will have an M.D. or PhD; ABMGG board certification in both Clinical Molecular Genetics and Cytogenetics or Laboratory Genetics Genomics along with 3-5 years relevant experience preferred.
The Genetics Laboratories in the Division of Human Genetics (DHG) are well-equipped, expanding CLIA and CAP certified clinical laboratories. The laboratories perform testing for inherited diseases and somatic alterations including well-established collaborative diagnostic programs for more than 200 different disorders and conditions. DHG has an ABMGG accredited training program for Medical Genetics and Laboratory Genetics and Genomics (as of July 2017). DHG also has a master's training program for genetic counselors administered jointly with The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/svc/alpha/m/molecular-genetics/default.htm

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REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

PURPOSE OF POSITION: To provide safe and effective patient care. Contributions to clinical service. To participate in the training and education of residents; fellows and other trainees. To participate in research projects; either independently or in collaboration with other researchers. Participates in service/administrative activities of the Department/Division.

Patient Care
Provide safe, effective and compassionate patient care commensurate with the level of advancement and clinical specialty. Provides contributions to clinical service as evidenced by expertise in clinical care. Develop a local and regional recognition by peers and patients as an authority in the field. Develop a local or regional referral base for subspecialist.. Develop clinical skills or programs that are locally or regionally distinctive. Document patient care on appropriate records. May implement innovative approaches to patient care. Provide disease specific expert consultation relative area of specialty. Examine patients and coordinate services for their care. Perform procedures, collect data, analyze data and make decisions regarding patient care, including initial screening, assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, care, reassessment and discontinuation of care. Formulate, maintain, support, monitor and modify a patient-specific plan for care, treatment and rehabilitation based on the patient's assessment. Plan and coordinate care, treatment and rehabilitation for discharged patients. Monitor appropriateness of therapeutic management and care to assure that it occurs in a timely fashion. Promote patient care outcomes on ongoing basis.

Teaching and Training
Teaches and supervises the patient care of assigned medical students, residents and fellows, monitoring the medical care of medical to assure care provided is safe and effective. Contributions may include: recognition as an excellent teacher, role model and mentor; assume a role in a major teaching or clinical training program; invited to participate in local and regional educational opportunities; participate in the development or direction of educational program, curricular offerings and teaching materials; participates in curriculum committee or other education related committees. May serve as consult to other faculty and community physicians. May prepare, organize and provide lectures for residents. Prepare and regularly teach at bedside in the Division. Participate in all divisional/departmental educational activities. Maintain currency in field through continuing education, literature and seminars

Service and/or Administration
Participates in service and/or administration as evidenced by one of the following: contribute to the development of programs for patient care of educational purposes; or take a role in the direction of an academic division; or provide consultation on a specific program development; or participate in performance improvement programs; or participate on divisional, departmental, or Medical Staff committees. Provides faculty coverage as needed within the department. Actively participates in all Division activities. Maintain currency in all departmental policies, procedures and standards. Promote interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships and encourage team concepts. Promote the implementation of long and short term goals and objectives and ensures that they are appropriate to the Division. Complete evaluations for students, residents and peers.

Scholarly Activity
Participates in scholarly activities as evidenced by: publication of clinical investigation, clinical observations, reviews, chapters or books; participation in clinical trials, and/or clinical investigations; reviews manuscripts. Design and conduct clinical research on various areas of clinical specialty. Publish and/or co-author findings and conclusions resulting from research in a timely fashion. Presents findings internally. Assist in the design and implementation of programs which evaluates the efficacy of treatment. Recommend approaches for improvement activities, recommend and perform new processes, collect and measure data, develop processes based on performance and communicate results. Assist in obtaining funding from outside sources for research and teaching programs.

Qualifications

Assistant Professor Qualifications Required:

PhD in a related clinical or research filed.

Completion of all required pre-employment activities

Assistant Professor appointment or eligibility

Prior clinical practice experience may be required based on the needs of the department

ABMGG board certified clinical laboratory director

Associate Professor Qualifications Required:

PhD in a related clinical or research filed.

Experience in area of specialization include working in an interdisciplinary setting, medical clinic facilities involving a culturally diverse population, university teaching, research, grantsmanship, and publications

May require subspecialty training in the specific clinical area

Seven to ten years of managerial experience or equivalent

Five to seven years of clinical experience

Prior experience in a complex academic medical setting strongly preferred

ABMGG board certified clinical laboratory director

Prior experience in a leadership capacity

Unique Skills:

Prioritization
Using time efficiently and productively; prioritizing multiple tasks properly to meet deadlines; recognizing time constraints and adjusting work schedule to address them.

Development
Knowledge of growth and development

Family-centered care
Understands and support family-centered care

Clinical Knowledge - Specialty
Professional knowledge and clinical ability sufficient to provide evaluation and treatment of complex patients in one or more specialty areas

Path/Pharm
Knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology

Training - Basic
Knowledge of basic training methods and techniques

Diversity Appreciation
Understanding and showing respect and appreciation for the uniqueness of all individuals; leveraging differences in others' perspectives and ideas; appreciating cultural differences and adjusting one's approach to successfully integrate with others who are different from oneself

Organization
Strong organizational and project management skills to handle projects independently.

Communication - Advanced
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Patient Care
Demonstrates excellence in the care of patients. Demonstrates a high level of clinical competency and committed to providing excellent patient care. Demonstrated skills in physical assessments, diagnosis, medical management, clinical consultation, research and education.

Analysis - Basic
Analytical ability sufficient to evaluate data, make judgments and recommendations

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