Division Lead Geneticist

Division Lead Geneticist
Permanent Full-Time Opportunity

Add more life to your career. 
Experience the PRHC difference.

With our investments in people and leading edge, specialized services, it’s an amazing time to be a part of PRHC. As a Division Lead Geneticist at PRHC, you’ll work with diverse and talented leaders and colleagues who are committed to providing extraordinary care, and you’ll be doing it all in a place where you’ll make a meaningful impact on people’s lives while you transform your own. Our electronic medical record is EPIC and full training is provided.
Experience the PRHC difference.
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The Opportunity
Peterborough Regional Health Centre is looking for a Division Lead Geneticist to join our team. Our Genetics Program offers a diverse clinical practice in medical genetics across all age ranges. If you were to join us you would work alongside a great team of experienced genetic counsellors, a genetics assistant, supportive clerical staff and a strong leadership team. As a Division Lead Geneticist, you will provide oversight for the clinical practice of the genetic counsellors.

Genetics services at PRHC includes an outpatient clinic in the areas of prenatal, cancer and general (pediatric and adult) genetics cases. There are also opportunities for inpatient consultations. We offer a highly competitive compensation package and flexible working arrangements including in person and virtual care opportunities. PRHC is affiliated with the Queens Medical Program.

The role is split with 80% allocated to clinical responsibilities and 20% to non-clinical responsibilities including leadership and program development and advancement.

Position Qualifications
• Currently licensed with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario or eligible to obtain license.
• Fellow Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Medical Genetics.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with physicians, genetic counsellors, genetic assistant, staff, patients, directors, managers, and the community as required.
• Eligible for staff privileges at PRHC.
• Evidence of excellent leadership skills.
• Evidence of ongoing continued medical education.
• Demonstrated interest in patient safety and quality improvement.
• Able to work with OTN and virtual care.
• Support the teaching of Residents, Clerks and Medical Students.

Work Better
PRHC is a regional hospital delivering acute healthcare to a rapidly growing population of more than 300,000 in Peterborough and the surrounding communities, including the First Nations of Curve Lake, Alderville and Hiawatha.

The Health Centre is located in Peterborough Ontario, a 90-minute drive north-east of Toronto – and has a proud local history extending back over a century. We are the region’s largest employer with more than 2,900 staff, 400 physicians with privileges and a core group of 250 volunteers.

As a member of the PRHC team, you will be part of an exceptional working environment – a forum to share knowledge, to lead and learn, to develop talents, relationships and careers, and a culture that recognizes and celebrates the efforts and achievements of its people.

Live Better
In Peterborough, you’ll be as close to the great outdoors as you are to work, schools and other amenities. Cottage country is as close as 20 minutes away. An hour south of Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park and a couple of hours from Algonquin Provincial Park. Here, we boast all the conveniences and comforts that an exceptional quality of life demands. Here, you can have it all.

Just 90 minutes from downtown Toronto by car, Peterborough is a unique community unto itself, an established entity with a rich heritage, a thriving culture, and a bright future. Home to Trent University and Fleming College as well as a burgeoning business sector, the opportunities here abound.

Peterborough offers a unique blend of outdoor pursuits and urban amenities right at your doorstep. Our arts and culture community is renowned for its exceptional events, exhibitions and performances, and the city offers a wide array of multicultural cuisine, local cafés, and unique shops.

Interested individuals should forward their curriculum vitae or inquiries to:
Laura Golloher, Medical Affairs, PRHC

PRHC is an accessible workplace, and an equal opportunity employer. For more information about our programs and services, please visit our website at: www.prhc.on.ca