Physician – Section Chief, Cancer Genetics, Corewell Health West, Grand Rapids, MI

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.
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Primary Location

SITE - 35 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Peds Genetics Medical HDVCH - Grand Rapids Prof Svcs

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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About Corewell Health

Corewell Health is a not-for-profit, award winning, integrated health system based in West Michigan. Our organization includes a medical center, regional community hospitals, a dedicated children's hospital, a multispecialty medical group and a nationally recognized health plan, Priority Health. We invest in our people by supporting a dynamic, high-performing workplace. Our collaborative approach to patient care includes a commitment to provide an exceptional experience for patients and their families. Corewell Health supports successful career growth, in an innovative environment.