Pediatrician - Inpatient Rehabilitation & Adolescent Behavioral
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Nexus Health Systems Ltd as a Pediatrician – Inpatient Rehab & Behavioral Health in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide medical management and daily pediatric care for inpatient rehabilitation and behavioral health patients
- Conduct admissions, evaluations, daily rounds, and discharge planning
- Collaborate with rehabilitation physicians, psychiatrists, nursing staff, therapists, case management, and clinical leadership
- Monitor acute and chronic medical needs, medications, nutrition, and overall patient wellness
Requirements
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Board Certified / Board Eligible in Pediatrics
- Active Texas medical license (or ability to obtain)
- DEA registration (or ability to obtain)
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Nexus Health Systems Ltd as a Pediatrician – Inpatient Rehab & Behavioral Health.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Pediatrics — Physician Career Context
This Pediatrics position at Nexus Health Systems is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Shenandoah, Texas.
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Pediatric care, Inpatient rehabilitation, Adolescent behavioral health, Medical management, Clinical judgment, Discharge planning, Patient wellness monitoring, Interdisciplinary collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.
Core responsibilities: The pediatrician will provide medical management and daily care for patients in inpatient rehabilitation and adolescent behavioral health programs. Responsibilities include conducting admissions, evaluations, daily rounds, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care...
Benefits package: Competitive compensation, Flexible scheduling, Collaborative multidisciplinary care model, Supportive leadership, Mission-driven culture. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (1)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
7d ago
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