What are the responsibilities and job description for the Genetic Counselor position at Tower Health?
Overview
About the Organization
Tower Health is a strong, regional, integrated healthcare provider/payer system that offers leading-edge, compassionate healthcare and wellness services to a population of 2.5 million people. Together, our seven hospitals and other entities provide a full range of medical care from prevention, screenings & education; to the latest clinical services and surgeries available; to rehabilitation. We also offer wellness programs & public health services that ensure our communities are the healthiest they can be. Our caring, highly trained physicians and staff are committed to patient safety and patient satisfaction.
With more than 11,000 team members, Tower Health includes Reading Hospital, a teaching hospital based in West Reading; Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville; Chestnut Hill Hospital, a teaching hospital in Philadelphia; Jennersville Hospital in West Grove; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. We also operate Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing & Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences, & we have a comprehensive physician network.
Collaboration across Tower Health enables our hospitals, providers, leadership & staff to leverage best practices across the health system. Our hospitals have received national recognition for advanced care in areas such as neurosurgery and stroke, cardiac & vascular surgery, trauma, hematology & oncology. Reading HealthPlex, which opened at Reading Hospital in October 2016, combines state-of-the-art technology and world-class design to make the HealthPlex one of the most sophisticated surgical centers & inpatient facilities in the region.
At Tower Health, we have a rich history of providing high-quality, cost-effective care in the communities we serve. As the healthcare industry continues to change, one thing remains steadfast: Tower Health's commitment to Advancing Health, Transforming Lives.
Responsibilities
The Genetic Counselor will join the Section of Clinical Genetics which includes a full time clinical Geneticist and Genetic Counselor who also collaborate with a metabolic Geneticist and onsite cytogenetics laboratory. The Genetic Counselors provide counseling, education and support to patients and families within the section's general pediatric genetics clinic, PKU/metabolic clinic, inpatient service and specialty clinics (craniofacial, CF, spina bifida, hemophilia).
Qualifications
About the Organization
Tower Health is a strong, regional, integrated healthcare provider/payer system that offers leading-edge, compassionate healthcare and wellness services to a population of 2.5 million people. Together, our seven hospitals and other entities provide a full range of medical care from prevention, screenings & education; to the latest clinical services and surgeries available; to rehabilitation. We also offer wellness programs & public health services that ensure our communities are the healthiest they can be. Our caring, highly trained physicians and staff are committed to patient safety and patient satisfaction.
With more than 11,000 team members, Tower Health includes Reading Hospital, a teaching hospital based in West Reading; Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville; Chestnut Hill Hospital, a teaching hospital in Philadelphia; Jennersville Hospital in West Grove; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. We also operate Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing & Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences, & we have a comprehensive physician network.
Collaboration across Tower Health enables our hospitals, providers, leadership & staff to leverage best practices across the health system. Our hospitals have received national recognition for advanced care in areas such as neurosurgery and stroke, cardiac & vascular surgery, trauma, hematology & oncology. Reading HealthPlex, which opened at Reading Hospital in October 2016, combines state-of-the-art technology and world-class design to make the HealthPlex one of the most sophisticated surgical centers & inpatient facilities in the region.
At Tower Health, we have a rich history of providing high-quality, cost-effective care in the communities we serve. As the healthcare industry continues to change, one thing remains steadfast: Tower Health's commitment to Advancing Health, Transforming Lives.
Responsibilities
The Genetic Counselor will join the Section of Clinical Genetics which includes a full time clinical Geneticist and Genetic Counselor who also collaborate with a metabolic Geneticist and onsite cytogenetics laboratory. The Genetic Counselors provide counseling, education and support to patients and families within the section's general pediatric genetics clinic, PKU/metabolic clinic, inpatient service and specialty clinics (craniofacial, CF, spina bifida, hemophilia).
Qualifications
- M.S. in Human Genetics/Genetic Counseling from the American Board of Genetics Counselors (ABGC) accredited institution. Should be Board eligible/certified in Genetic Counseling, and if not certified, must sit and pass at the next available opportunity.
- Certification from the American Board of Medical Genetics or American Board of Genetic Counselors.
- One year of clinical experience is required
- Experience in pediatric genetics required
Counselor
ADAMS AND ASSOCIATES INC -
Philadelphia, PA
