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Genetic CounselorNemours Children's Health • Jacksonville, FL, United States
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Genetic Counselor

Genetic Counselor

Nemours Children's Health • Jacksonville, FL, United States
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Job Description

Nemours Children's Health is seeking Genetic Counselors to join our team in Jacksonville, Florida.

The counselor will interpret family and medical histories to assess the chance of disease occurrence or recurrence, help patients understand genetic testing options and implications and offer guidance for informed decision-making.

Key responsibilities:
  • Collect and analyze personal and family health history to assess genetic risks
  • Educate patients about genetic conditions, inheritance patterns, and testing options
  • Provide emotional support and guidance for patients undergoing genetic testing or facing genetic diagnoses
  • Coordinate and interpret genetic testing results in collaboration with healthcare providers
  • Communicate complex genetic concepts in an understandable way.
  • Document counseling sessions, findings, and recommendations in the medical record
  • Participate in case conferences, research, or outreach as required
  • Stay current with advances in genetics and relevant legal, ethical, and policy issues
What We Offer:
  • No state income tax in Florida
  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
  • Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match, 457 retirement savings plans
  • Licensure, CME and dues allowance
  • Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Genetic Counseling from an American Board of Genetic Counseling accredited program required
  • National Board Certification from the American Board of Genetic Counseling required (or Board Eligible status for new graduates)
  • Current American Heart Association BLS required upon hire.
If you're looking for a position that will allow you to enjoy a work-life balance, have an opportunity for professional growth, and focus on pediatric care, this is the opportunity for you.

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida - along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org.

About the Team

At Nemours Children's, our providers and associates work together across specialties, clinics and hospitals, to give children care that's among the safest, most caring and compassionate. As part of a pediatric health system with both clinical and academic partnerships, we are 100% focused on ensuring a healthier future for children. We strive for excellent outcomes across all of our medical and surgical specialties - and we measure these outcomes in order to provide consistent, top-rated care.

We aspire to build a workforce of providers that support the needs of the communities we serve and create a sense of belonging for our patients and families. Nemours Children's is committed to equal opportunity in welcoming candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Any preference or exclusion based on a protected characteristic is strictly prohibited. To learn more, click here.

Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville

Our colleagues at Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville, work with Wolfson Children's Hospital, University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, UF Health/Shands Hospital and Mayo Clinic Florida to provide life-changing care for kids, newborns to age 18, with common and complex conditions.

Our medical, academic and research collaborations mean world-renowned treatments are available to children and families of Northeast Florida. In addition to board-certified pediatric specialists selected as some of the "Best Doctors in America®" year after year, families choose us for:
  • Pediatric programs recognized among the best in the country (Neurology and Neurosurgery, and Cancer, U.S. News & World Report)
  • One of only two pediatric cancer programs in the country recognized for outstanding achievement by the American College of Surgeons
  • Among a select blood and bone marrow transplant programs accredited by the Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapies (FACT)
  • Nationally-accredited Cystic Fibrosis Care Center
  • Certified Center of Excellence by the American Diabetes Association (ADA)
  • Leading-edge procedures, including cochlear implants and urologic robotic surgery in the tiniest newborns


Jacksonville, FL

Living in Jacksonville, Florida, offers a dynamic blend of urban amenities and coastal charm. As the largest city by area in the contiguous US, Jacksonville provides diverse neighborhoods, ranging from historic districts to modern developments. Residents enjoy an array of outdoor activities with miles of beaches, rivers and parks for boating, fishing and hiking. The city is known for its cultural scene, including museums, theaters, and annual events like the Jacksonville Jazz Festival. With a growing economy and a welcoming community, Jacksonville provides a vibrant lifestyle with a laid-back Southern atmosphere.
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