Physician – Section Chief, Cancer Genetics, Corewell Health West, Grand Rapids, MI

The Cancer Genetics Program at Corewell Health West is seeking a Section Chief who is board certified / board eligible in Medical Genetics or Oncology to lead and continue to develop this program in West Michigan. The clinical position offers an exciting opportunity for the physician to play an important role in the continued growth and serve as an instrumental leader in supporting advancement.

Responsibilities and Performance Expectations

• Leadership
• Growth
• Quality, Safety & Clinical Innovation
• Development of People
• Patient Service and Perception of Care
• Finance
• Academic and Faculty Affairs

This role will involve evaluation of patients at risk for hereditary cancer conditions, reviewing options and making recommendations for risk reduction, prevention and treatment, as well as the potential to follow high‑risk patients long term. This physician will work alongside genetic counselors with master's degrees in the specialty, a highly trained oncology team located within West Michigan, and collaborate with other genetics physicians.

Practice Description

The physicians and APPs are members of The Corewell Health Medical Group, a growing, physician‑led, multispecialty practice.

The genetics division includes a team of highly specialized biochemical and medical genetics physicians (7), a nurse practitioner (1), dietitians (3), genetic counselors (21), genetic counseling assistants (4), nurses, medical assistants, and other support staff.

Qualifications

• Board eligible or board certified in Medical Genetics or Oncology
• Physician License (MD)/Osteopathic Physician (DO)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals
• On‑demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug‑free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on‑site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.