Pediatric Metabolic Geneticist- UT Austin Dell Medical School

About the Pediatric Metabolic Geneticist Position

The Department of Pediatrics at the Dell Medical School (DMS) at The University of Texas at Austin, along with its clinical partner Dell Children’s Medical Center, a part of the Ascension Seton Healthcare Family, is seeking a Pediatric Metabolic Geneticist to join our growing team. This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to an innovative academic medical center focused on redesigning healthcare delivery, advancing scientific discovery, and educating future medical leaders.

What You'll Do:

• Diagnose and manage patients with suspected or confirmed inborn errors of metabolism (IEMs).
• Serve as attending and/or consulting physician for IEM cases.
• Conduct outpatient metabolic genetics clinics.
• Collaborate with pediatric subspecialists, hospitalists, and community providers (including tele-consultations).
• Participate in shared call coverage within the section and with clinical geneticists.
• Contribute to academic activities, including education and research.
• Engage in program development to meet evolving community needs.
• Help build Austin’s Genomics Institute in partnership with Dell Medical School (DMS) and Dell Children’s Medical Center (DCMC).

Qualifications:

• MD or DO with licensure (or eligibility) from the Texas Medical Board.
• Board certified or board eligible in Clinical Biochemical Genetics or Medical Biochemical Genetics.
• Academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

About Dell Medical School

As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation’s leading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and inter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in the UT System and the first medical school established in nearly five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities. 

The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School, is defining the future of health. Announced in August 2023 with planning and implementation underway, The University of Texas Medical Center will cement Austin as a premier destination for health care alongside other major Texas cities. With two new, state-of-the-art hospitals – A UT specialty hospital and a cancer center being built by MD Anderson – plus the academic and research expertise of UT, The University of Texas Medical Center will provide the integrated, world-class care that is a hallmark of academic medicine.

Life in Austin, Texas

Consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S., Austin offers:

• A vibrant music and cultural scene, including international festivals like SXSW.
• Excellent public and private schools.
• Award-winning cuisine and thriving local businesses.
• Outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the Texas Hill Country, rivers, and lakes.

Apply Now

If you’re a motivated and skilled Pediatric Metabolic Geneticist ready to make a difference, apply online @ http://apply.interfolio.com/141560.