Metabolic Geneticist

Description

About Dell Medical School

As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation's leading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and inter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in the UT System and the first medical school established in nearly five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities.

The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School, is defining the future of health. Announced in August 2023 with planning and implementation underway, The University of Texas Medical Center will cement Austin as a premier destination for health care alongside other major Texas cities. With two new, state-of-the-art hospitals - A UT specialty hospital and a cancer center being built by MD Anderson - plus the academic and research expertise of UT, The University of Texas Medical Center will provide the integrated, world-class care that is a hallmark of academic medicine.

The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to excellence within the learning health system.

About the Metabolic Geneticist Position

The Department of Pediatrics at the Dell Medical School (DMS) at The University of Texas at Austin, along with its clinical partner Dell Children's Medical Center, a part of the Ascension Seton Healthcare Family, is seeking a Metabolic Geneticist. In partnership with clinical, educational and research leaders in the Department of Pediatrics and at Dell Children's Medical Center.

Responsibilities:

• Diagnosis and management of patients with suspected inborn errors of metabolism
• Attending and/or consulting physician for patients with suspected or confirmed IEMs
• Outpatient metabolic genetics clinic
• Collaboration with pediatric subspecialists and hospitalists
• Interactions with community providers including telephonic consultations
• Shared call with the other physicians in the section and with the clinical geneticists
• Participation in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research)
• Other duties as assigned by the Chair or Dean.

Opportunities:

• Research - basic, translational, and clinical-administratively supported by departmental resources
• Development of new programs that meet the needs of the community
• Opportunity to help build Austin's Genomics Institute in partnership with DMS and DCMC

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Why Join Our Team

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package that is well rounded and competitive, making it desirable for individuals with excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, and potential for scholarly contributions to join a dynamic department in an innovative and growing medical school.

Qualifications

Required:

• Physician MD/DO credential from the Texas Medical Board.
• Board certified/eligible in clinical biochemical genetics or medical biochemical genetics
• Academic Rank dependent on clinical and academic credentials.

Application Instructions

Interested and qualified candidates should complete the required application form and submit their most up to date resume online.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.