Section Head, Clinical Pediatric Genetics (Physician)

About the role

Ochsner Children’s Hospital is seeking a board‑certified Clinical Pediatric Geneticist to lead its Section of Clinical Genetics. The Section Head will oversee patient care, mentor junior geneticists, and drive growth of the genetics faculty across the region.

Key responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient consultative care for children with known or suspected genetic conditions.
• Partner with medical and surgical colleagues in multidisciplinary programs for complex pediatric cases.
• Teach medical students, residents, and allied‑health trainees.
• Develop and conduct clinical and translational research projects.
• Grow, develop, and lead a vibrant genetics section, including recruitment of additional faculty.
• Collaborate with institutional stakeholders on Pediatric Precision Medicine initiatives.

Required profile

• Board‑certified Clinical Pediatric Geneticist with expertise in evaluating, diagnosing, and managing a broad range of genetic disorders (congenital anomalies, heart disease, chromosomal disorders, autism, mitochondrial disease, cancer).
• Experience leading a clinical team and recruiting faculty members.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and to teach trainees.
• Academic appointment commensurate with experience.