Job Identification: 682898 Posting Date: 05/19/2026, 07:31 PM Job Schedule: Full time Locations: Fairfax, VA, United States
Job Description: Inova Children's is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Pediatric Geneticist to join its growing Division of Medical Genetics. This role offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team that includes clinical geneticists, genetic counselors, advanced practice providers, and dedicated support staff. The division provides comprehensive genetic evaluation, diagnostic testing, and ongoing management for pediatric patients with inherited and rare genetic conditions. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.
Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital is a 241-bed children's hospital at Inova Fairfax Hospital medical campus, located in Northern Virginia. Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital is the only dedicated children's hospital in Northern Virginia. We provide care in a welcoming environment that offers the latest technical innovation in kid-friendly spaces. Other features of our hospital include:
108-bed, level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Inova Children's Heart Center
Inova Children's Cancer Center
Fetal Care Center
Level One Trauma Center
Complex pediatric care across a spectrum of specialties
Pediatric Emergency Department and network of pediatric emergency care seeing over 100,000 patients annually
Child Life Services dedicated in each inpatient space and outpatient procedural area
Specialized air and ground transport service
Ronald McDonald House
Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits:
Physician Led Organization: Potential for Physician leadership opportunities
Committed to Team Member Health: Offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
Competitive Compensation Package: Competitive Base and Incentive program with opportunities for Sign-On, Retention, and Relocation bonuses
Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day. 457B retirement plan is also available for physicians in a 0.5 FTE and greater
CME Support: Up to $3,500 a year for CME support and up to 5 days of CME
Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off and paid parental leave
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy degree from an accredited institution. Board eligible or board certified in Pediatrics and Clinical Medical Genetics
Experience: successful completion of pediatric residency program.
Licensure: Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia.
Payer Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor
Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services
Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.We are Inova, Northern Virginia and the Washington, DC, metropolitan area’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. With expertise and compassion, we partner with our patients to help them stay healthy. We treat illness, heal injury and look at a patient’s whole health to help them flourish. Through our expansive network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, and outpatient services, Inova provides care for more than 1 million unique patients every year. Total patient visits exceed 4 million annually, demonstrating our ability to deliver the best clinical care and ensuring a seamless experience for all who rely on us for their healthcare needs. Consistently ranked and recognized as ...a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience, Inova’s world-class care is made possible by the strength and breadth of our network, our 24,000 team members, our technology and our innovation. Inova is home to Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and provides high-quality healthcare to every person in every community we are privileged to serve – regardless of ability to pay – every day of their life. More information about Inova can be found at Inova.org.