Pediatrician

PediatricsFull-Time

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Job Description

PEDIATRICIAN

Nexus Children’s Hospital – Dallas, Texas

Nexus Children’s Hospital – Dallas is seeking a compassionate and collaborative Pediatrician to provide comprehensive medical care for children and adolescents with complex medical, developmental, neurobehavioral, and rehabilitation needs.

This position offers the opportunity to practice within a highly specialized inpatient environment supported by an interdisciplinary team of nursing, behavioral health, therapy, case management, and medical professionals. The Pediatrician will play an essential role in coordinating patient care, managing acute and chronic conditions, and supporting each patient’s overall health, development, and recovery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations and provide diagnosis and treatment for pediatric patients.
  • Manage acute and chronic medical conditions, including medication management and follow-up care.
  • Serve as the attending physician for patient admissions, discharges, and ongoing coordination of care.
  • Participate in daily rounds, care conferences, and interdisciplinary treatment-team meetings.
  • Collaborate with nursing, behavioral health, rehabilitation therapy, and case management teams to develop individualized plans of care.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans based on clinical needs and response to care.
  • Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and progress.
  • Complete timely, thorough, and accurate clinical documentation within the electronic health record.
  • Provide education and clinical guidance to patients, families, caregivers, and hospital staff as appropriate.
  • Participate in quality improvement, infection prevention, and patient safety initiatives.
  • Maintain compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and evidence-based clinical practices.

Qualifications

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.

Experience

  • Previous pediatric clinical experience preferred.
  • Inpatient, pediatric rehabilitation, behavioral health, or complex-care experience is strongly preferred.
  • Experience caring for children and adolescents with complex medical, developmental, neurodevelopmental, or behavioral needs is highly desirable.

Licensure and Certification

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics.
  • Active and unrestricted medical license in the State of Texas or eligibility to obtain Texas licensure.
  • Current American Heart Association BLS and PALS certifications.
  • Must meet all credentialing and medical staff requirements.

Knowledge and Skills

  • Strong clinical judgment and medical decision-making abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
  • Strong organizational, documentation, and care-coordination skills.
  • Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered, and family-focused care.
  • Ability to manage the medical needs of patients with complex clinical and behavioral presentations.

About Nexus Children’S Hospital – Dallas

Nexus Children’s Hospital – Dallas provides specialized inpatient care for children and adolescents with complex medical, rehabilitation, neurodevelopmental, and behavioral healthcare needs. Our interdisciplinary teams work together to deliver individualized treatment in a structured, supportive environment designed to help every patient achieve their highest possible level of health and independence.

Join Nexus and help improve the lives of children and families who need specialized care, clinical expertise, and a team committed to meaningful outcomes.

Nexus Health Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Pediatric medicineClinical evaluationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient documentationCommunication skillsComplex-care managementBehavioral health support

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 72% have no call, 42% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 14.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Pediatrician Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution18 jobs · 17 employers

4
<$230k
6
$230k-275k
4
$275k-320k
3
$320k-365k
1
$390k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
85%
CME allowance
65%
Relocation assistance
40%
Sign-on bonus
25%
Loan repayment
20%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 731 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Dallas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k
Typical market rent
$1,591/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.