Physiatrist
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Job Description
- Job Id: L-MD-99933
- Profession: Physician
- Specialty: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Sugarland, TX
- Service Setting: Inpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
- Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
- Call Type: Beeper
- Call Resonse Time: 1 Hour
- Reason for Coverage: Vacancy - Department Restructuring
Patient Information
- Average Daily Volume: 11 patients/day
- Admissions: 21 - 22
- Rounding: Assigned Patients
Facility Information
- EMR System: Protouch and ProDoc
- Support Staff: RNs: 1 - 6, Office Staff: 4
Privileges & Compliance
- Hospital Privileges Required: No
- Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
Job Requirements
- Board: BC required – Certified
- Licenses: Licensed in TX
- Certifications: BLS
Key Responsibilities
The Physiatrist will provide inpatient clinical coverage and handle on-call duties for a rehabilitation department. Responsibilities include managing patient admissions, performing daily rounds, and maintaining patient records in the EMR system.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and hold a valid medical license in Texas. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required for this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — Physician Career Context
Of the 36 active Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings this role was benchmarked against, 75% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.2 / 10 · above average in physician roles | ranked against 22,526 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation median $275k (middle half $275k–$275k)28 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings in Texas | 19 active | 204 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 75% no call · 64% no weekends36 benchmarked listings |
| Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation pay trend | −3.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physiatrist at Adelphi Staffing a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 22,526 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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- Includes call