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The Cancer Genetics Program at Corewell Health West is seeking a Section Chief who is a board certified / board eligible in Medical Genetics or Oncology to lead and continue to develop this program in West Michigan. The clinical position offers an exciting opportunity for the physician to play an important role in the continued growth and serve as an instrumental leader in supporting advancement.

The Section Chief responsibilities and performance expectations are set forth in the following categories:

+ Leadership

+ Growth

+ Quality, Safety & Clinical Innovation

+ Development of People

+ Patient Service and Perception of Care

+ Finance

+ Academic and Faculty Affairs

This role will involve evaluation of patients at risk for hereditary cancer conditions, reviewing options and making recommendations for risk reduction, prevention and treatment, as well as the potential to follow high-risk patients long term. This physician will work alongside genetic counselors with master's degrees in the specialty, a highly trained oncology team located within West Michigan, and collaborate with other genetics physicians.

Practice Description:

The physicians and APPs are members of The Corewell Health Medical Group, a growing, physician-led, multispecialty practice. The

genetics division includes a team of highly specialized biochemical and medical genetics physicians (7) a nurse practitioner (1),

dietitians (3), genetic counselors (21), genetic counseling assistants (4), nurses, medical assistants, and other support staff. The group is

dedicated to supporting the mission of Corewell Health including education, clinical services, research and other scholarly

activity, and advocacy.

Qualifications:

+ Board eligible or board certified in Medical Genetics or Oncology

+ Physician License (MD)/Osteopathic Physician (DO)

+ Basic Life Support (BLS)

+ Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Strong communities with natural beauty:

Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan, boasting a vibrant downtown scene with hundreds of local restaurants and craft breweries. It is the economic and cultural hub of West Michigan, the fastest growing major city in Michigan, and one of the fastest growing cities in the Midwest. A global canvas of creativity and community, Grand Rapids is home to ArtPrize, concert and theater venues, museums, Frederick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, city owned parks, and is located just 30 minutes away from the beautiful west Michigan lakeshore. With a growing metro area population of over 1 million people , Grand Rapids has been recently identified by Forbes as the #1 best city to raise a family based on cost of living, housing affordability, commute, and education.  In 2022, US News ranked Grand Rapids 16th best place to live in the United States out of 150 metro areas.

Corewell Health:

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy, and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 65,000+ dedicated people—including more than 12,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,500 nurses providing care and services in 21 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.3 million members   Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.

How Corewell Health cares for you

+ Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here (https://careers.corewellhealth.org/us/en/benefits-new) .

+ On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

+ Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

+ Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

+ Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

+ Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - 35 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Medical Genetics - GR

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

variable

Days Worked

variable

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.