Description Specialization:Medical Genetics and Genomics
Pediatric Geneticist
Job Summary: Mission Health partner, Fullerton Genetics Center, is seeking a board certified or board eligible geneticist to join our team in Asheville, NC. Candidates of all experience levels are encouraged to apply.
Qualified Candidates:
- Board certified or board eligible
- Eligible for or licensed to practice in the state of NC
- Outpatient focus with some inpatient consults
- Ability to see at least 5 6 patients a day
- Ability to see both pediatric and adult patients (about 30 percent pediatrics)
- Incoming candidate will join full staffed team -
- Ability to take call in 1-week increments
- Practicing physicians and new grads encouraged to apply
- Teaching opportunities available
Compensation & Benefits - Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Competitive salary is aligned with MGMA benchmarks
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- CME allowance
- Relocation assistance
- Malpractice coverage
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
About Mission Hospital: - Mission Hospital is licensed for 815 beds
- The only ACS-verified Level I Trauma Center serving Western North Carolina and one of only seven in the state
- Comprehensive Stroke Center, Level III Epilepsy Center, Level III NICU, and includes the only children s hospital in western North Carolina
- Recognized by Healthgrades as America's 50 Best Hospitals Award consecutive years, spanning 2016 through 2025
- Magnet designated hospital for nursing excellence
About The Fullerton Genetics Center:The Fullerton Genetics Center is a regional hub for medical genetics, genetic counseling, and advanced diagnostic testing. It s one of the most advanced genetics centers in the Southeast, and it s part of Mission Health providing both clinical care and laboratory services for patients with inherited conditions, developmental disorders, and complex genetic diseases. Special strengths include:
- Comprehensive genetic testing
- Expert genetic counseling
- Specialized pediatric genetics
- Advanced technology including high resolution chromosomal microarray, next generation sequencing, and other tools that smaller clinics don t have.
- Regional referral center
- Integrated care with Mission Health
Ashville blends natural beauty, creative energy, and a relaxed but vibrant lifestyle. The city s focus on wellness, outdoor recreation, and local culture contributes to a strong overall quality of life and consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in the U.S.
- Excellent public and private school options, including top boarding schools
- Easy access to Asheville Regional Airport, Charlotte, and Greenville
- Friendly, community-oriented culture
- Blue Ridge Mountain Access Endless hiking, waterfalls, and scenic overlooks
- Creative Arts Culture dozens of galleries, festivals, and creative environments
- Nationally recognized culinary and craft beer scene, with farm to table restaurants, independent cafés, and one of the highest brewery densities in the country.
- Growing job market
- Historic charm
