Metabolic Genetics Faculty

Overview:

The Division of G e n et ic and Ge nomic M edicine in the D epa r t m e nt of P ediat r i cs at The Ohio State Univ e rsi ty College of M edicin e, locat ed at Na tion wide Childr en's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, is s ee king a metabolic g e n et i cist to join in our clinical, research and te a ching a ctiv i ties.

Full time, part time and leadership opportunities may be available for the appropriately experienced candidate.

The Metabolic Subsection of the Division of Genetics and Genomic Medicine serv es inpat i e nts and outpa tients of all ag es. The su c cessful c andidate will join an e x panding t e am that consis ts of ten clini cal g ene ticists ( two me tabolic ), 21 g e ne tic counse lors, three full- time me tabolic die ticia ns, three nurse pr a ct i tioners, and me tabolic medical assi t ants/ L PNs to provide expert care to patients with metabolic genetic disease.

Biochemical g ene tics labor a tory serv i ces on si te.

The Division also suppor ts a Clini cal Ge netics r esi d e n cy progr am, and f ellowships in M edical B ioc h emi cal, Mole cular Ge n et i cs and Cy tog ene tics. Nationwide Childr en’s is 1 of 8 Re gional Gene tics Cent e rs funded by t he Ohio De par tment of Healt h, serving over 3.5 million (>

750,000 p ediat ric ag e) in cent ral, northw est and south e ast Ohio, w i th 35,000 bir ths annuall y. In addition to biochemical laboratory services, Nationwide boasts on-si te c y tog e n et i cs and molecular diagnos tic labs with easy access to on
-si te rapid g enome s equ e n cing as w ell as flexibili ty to sen d
-out t esting as n ee d e d. The re are a numb er of ac tive c linical trials focused on metabolics c ondu c t ed through the Division.

Provides medical care and treatment to patients.

• Conducts patient assessments and diagnoses medical conditions.
• Develops and implements treatment plans for patients in accordance with established protocols. Monitors patient progress and adjusts treatment plans as necessary.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Communicates with patients and their families to provide education and support.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records for each patient and coordinates care with other healthcare professionals.
• Participates in the training and education of medical students, residents, and fellows as required.
• Stays up-to-date with medical advancements and research to provide the best possible care.

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine equivalent, required.
• Graduate of an approved Fellowship program if applicable, required.

• Medical License in the State of Ohio, required.
• Unrestricted licensed physician, required.

Board Certification or eligibility in Pediatrics, required.

(not specified)

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

OCCASIONALLY:
Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY:
Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY:
Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near

Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"