Physician- Pediatric Developmental-Behavioral
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Job Description
About the Role
Join East Tennessee Children's Hospital as a Pediatric Developmental-Behavioral Physician in United States.
Requirements
- Supervisory Responsibilities: YES Minimum Education: MD Required License/Certification Required: Current DEA and DPS certificate of registration.
- Minimum Work Experience: 1 year experience in pediatrics preferred.
- REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Active listening, critical thinking and the ability to reflect a professional and caring persona for patients and families.
- Knowledge of ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques.
Work Schedule
- Fixed schedule.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join East Tennessee Children's Hospital as a Pediatric Developmental-Behavioral Physician.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Pediatrics — Physician Career Context
This Pediatrics position at East Tennessee Children's Hospital 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 Tennessee.
Tennessee 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: Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Medical Protocols, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Patient Care, Record Keeping, Consultation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.
Core responsibilities: The physician provides direct medical patient care, including interviewing, examining, diagnosing, and treating acute and long-term healthcare issues according to medical protocols. Responsibilities also include ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing treatments, overseeing medical s...
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