Full Job Description
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Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Physician
Are you looking for a position where your voice matters, your ideas can grow and your clinical passions are supported? We are expanding our CARF-accredited Inpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation program and are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician who wants the freedom to shape their ideal role within a thriving and collaborative health system.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity:
Create Your Perfect Practice Design a clinical mix that excites you - whether that's cerebral palsy care, spasticity management, TBI/SCI rehabilitation, neuromuscular disorders, transition programs, consult services or clinic expansion. We support innovation and provide the resources to build or grow your niche. Good Shepherd is at the leading-edge of technology including robotic gait training technology, NICU & respiratory rehabilitation, feeding rehabilitation programs, and brain injury & neurorehabilitation programs.
Endless Growth Potential Interested in leadership? Research? Program development? Teaching? We tailor responsibilities around your career goals. Formal mentorship, administrative support and leadership pathways are readily available.
Work with an Amazing Team Join a positive, tight-knit, interdisciplinary team that includes NPs, PT, OT, SLP, neuropsychology, respiratory, care managers and highly engaged nursing. You'll collaborate in an environment where everyone shares a commitment to exceptional, family-centered care.
A Hospital That Has Your Back Good Shepherd invests deeply in our physicians, offering strong administrative support, ample resources and a culture that encourages autonomy and new ideas.
Competitive Package & Lifestyle Flexibility Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, generous CME, ample PTO and flexible scheduling.
Location, Location, Location
Live and work in a community that offers the best of all worlds:
• About 60 minutes to Philadelphia
• Less than 90 minutes to New York City
• Beautiful suburbs, excellent schools, outdoor recreation, diverse dining and a lower cost of living than major metros
• This is an ideal location for individuals or families who want access to world-class cities while enjoying a relaxed and welcoming home base.
Who We're Looking For
A compassionate, motivated Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Physician (BC/BE) who thrives in collaborative environments and is excited to shape the next chapter of pediatric rehab in our region.
Essential Functions
• Provides medical leadership
• Performs requested evaluations and follow-up visits
• Provides coverage for physiatrist consultations when needed
• Attends CMEs to support clinical activities regularly
• Provides educational supervision to any assigned residents or medical students
• Implements and creates a quality vision to improve the organization and all served
• Participates in the Good Shepherd on-call schedule
Education
• Residency training and clinical experience in diagnosis, pediatrics and rehabilitation management of patients with impairments related to neurologic, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary and other general disorders is required
Work Experience
• Previous experience in medical management of pediatric rehabilitation patients in acute care and rehabilitation settings is required
Licenses / Certifications
• Board Certified/Board Qualified Physiatrist required
• Board Certified/Board Qualified Pediatrician and/or Pediatric Rehabilitation required
• Pennsylvania State Medical License required (can have license from another state and acquire the PA license)
Skills and Abilities
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively
Why Good Shepherd?
Flexibility & Ability to Tailor the Position
• Opportunity to shape the clinical mix (inpatient, outpatient, cerebral palsy, spasticity management, concussion, brain injury, etc.)
• Ability to develop or expand specialty interests (CP, TBI, SCI, NICU graduates, neuromuscular, transition-to-adult care, etc.)
• Protected time for program building, research or administrative leadership
• Choice of schedule structures to support work-life balance
Career Growth & Professional Development
• Leadership tracks (e.g., program director, division lead)
• Mentorship from senior faculty and organizational support for advancement
• Research opportunities with funding or academic affiliation
• Education opportunities (teaching residents, medical students, therapy partners)
Supportive & Collaborative Environment
• Strong interdisciplinary rehab team (NP, PT/OT/SLP, neuropsychology, respiratory, nursing, care coordinators)
• Access to established acute care hospital systems (LVHN/Jefferson and St. Luke's), ability to do NICU, PICU, acute care consults as interested, access to advanced technology (Lehigh University partnership), and robust resources
• Culture that values physician input, innovation and autonomy
Competitive Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive compensation package for the specialty
• Protected administrative time, generous CME budget, flexible PTO
Mission & Purpose
• Good Shepherd's commitment to improving functional outcomes
• Work with a patient population that is inspiring and diverse
