Division Chief, Medical Genetics

Baystate Health is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system in western Massachusetts which consists of an academic medical center, Baystate Children’s Hospital, three community hospitals and the region’s largest multispecialty group.  Our flagship hospital, Baystate Medical Center, is home to the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School-Baystate. 

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Provide clinical and academic leadership of our well-established Division of Medical Genetics at Baystate Medical Center. Lead our experienced team of one physician, one APP, five genetic counselors, a care coordinator and a MA. 
• Housed in the Dept. of Pediatrics, our diverse team provides genetics care for patients across the lifespan. The program includes pediatric genetics, reproductive genetics and genetic counseling, cancer genetics and genetic counseling (Family Cancer Risk program), adult genetics, and our nationally recognized lysosomal storage disorders program.
• Direct operations for our inpatient consult service as well as ambulatory service at nearby Baystate Children’s Specialty Center. This position offers 0.3 FTE administrative time.
• Support faculty/team development and contribute to the department’s and hospital’s strategic vision and mission.
• Faculty appointment at UMass Chan Medical School- Baystate (preferably Associate Professor or higher). Foster an environment of educational excellence through direction of our resident elective and lecturing to residents and med students.
• Qualifications:
  • ABMS board certification in Medical Genetics
  • 4+ years of experience post-training with interest in management and leadership.
  • Strong track record of interdisciplinary collaboration; excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enthusiasm for medical education and mentoring residents, and ability to engage a broad base of stakeholders.

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE:

• Compensation plan includes base salary and opportunity to earn incentive bonuses
• Robust relocation package
• Flexibility- opportunities to flex your FTE to fit your life
• Immediate access to paid time off
• Lucrative 403b match and 457b plan
• Professional development and mentorship
• Wellbeing programs that include mental, physical, and financial health and more

For more information please contact:

Ruben Vaidya, MD, Division Chief of Newborn Medicine

C/O Melissa Hale, Senior Provider Recruiter

Melissa.Hale@baystatehealth.org or 413-794-2624