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At the Centra’s Heart and Vascular Institute, patients receive the most advanced, comprehensive cardiovascular care in central Virginia. The Heart and Vascular's team of heart specialists is experienced and knowledgeable about all aspects of your heart's health--from arrhythmias and cholesterol to cardiac catheterizations and congenital heart disease. The genetic counselor will join our team of physicians and advanced practice providers in Lynchburg, VA.

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITES:
- Work as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive cardiovascular services to patients.
- Provide genetic counseling services to individuals with a suspected inherited predisposition to cardiovascular disease, including risk factors and genetic concepts
- Reviews available genetic testing options with the patient/family.
- Coordinate genetic testing for at risk individuals and provide appropriate pre-test and post-result counseling.
- Member of a health care team and acts as a patient advocate as well as a genetic resource to physicians.
- The Cardiology genetic counselor provides psychosocial support and advocacy for patients.
- Develop and implement educational programs on cardiogenetics to health care providers and the community.
- Assist with ethical, legal, and social issues regarding genetic information and testing

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Master’s level genetic counseling degree from an accredited training program by the Accreditation Counsel for Genetic Counseling (ACGC)
- Certification: ABGC (American Board of Genetic Counseling) board certification OR board eligible
- Licensure: Ability to obtain Virginia licensure within 1 year
- Experience: Previous experience in cardiology preferred, but not required
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills