Clinical Geneticist- Baystate Health / UMass Chan

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:

• Housed in the Dept. of Pediatrics, our Genetics program provides 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.
• Join our Chief of Genetics, five genetic counselors, a care coordinator and an MA who practice in our outpatient pediatric specialty center in Springfield, MA. We also provide an inpatient consult service.
• Faculty appointment at UMass Chan Medical School- Baystate. Our clinical educators foster an environment of educational excellence through direction of our resident elective and lecturing to residents and med students.
• Qualifications: BE/BC Medical Genetics. Excellent mentorship available.
• The compensation range listed below represents the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range.  Pay ranges are based on assumed full-time commitment for exempt employees.  Minimum= $200,000.  Maximum= $220,000.

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE:

• Compensation plan includes base salary and opportunity to earn incentive bonuses
• Robust relocation package
• 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
• Baystate Health is a not-for-profit organization and eligible for the US Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. *It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure personal eligibility.

At Baystate Health, we believe that treating one another with dignity and fairness is what elevates respect for our patients and staff.  We are committed to ensuring opportunity and inclusion for everyone through equitable policies, practices, and procedures and creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.

To apply or request more information, please contact:

Mary-Alice Abbott, MD, PhD, Chief of Genetics

C/O Melissa Hale, Senior Provider Recruiter

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

www.choosebaystatehealth.org

Baystate Children’s Hospital 

Be part of something extraordinary. At Baystate Children’s Hospital, located in Springfield, MA — we don’t just treat children. We champion their futures.

Why Baystate Children’s Hospital Is Special

• The only fully accredited, full-service children’s hospital in western Massachusetts, offering both PICU and NICU services.
• A dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department (Sadowsky Family Pediatric ED) with board-certified pediatric emergency specialists, kid-friendly triage & waiting areas, imaging, and resuscitation units. 

What You’ll Find Here

• A broad spectrum of specialties: Hematology-Oncology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Pediatric Surgery, Infectious Diseases, Endocrinology, and more. 
• Units designed to meet both medical and developmental/emotional needs: specialized inpatient care, family-centered rooms, child life specialists, play areas (including indoor/outdoor play decks), comfort items, etc.
• Strong support for families: rooms equipped so a guardian can stay overnight, space for siblings, personalization of rooms. 

For Your Career: What Awaits

• Work within a team that values safety and quality — BCH has been recognized (e.g. Solutions for Patient Safety “Hospital of the Month”) for its leadership in reducing medical harm and promoting patient safety. 
• Educational growth opportunities — Pediatrics Residency training, advanced pediatric specialties, exposure to complex cases, cutting-edge technology. 
• A collaborative environment where caregivers, specialists, nurses, and family support teams follow best practices and child-centered care.