Employed Hip & Joint Orthopedic Surgeon Opportunity - Harlingen, TX

Valley Baptist Physician Network is seeking a Hip & Joint Orthopedic Surgeon in Harlingen, TX. Join an established group with experienced providers in General, Hand, Trauma, and Sports Medicine. Valley Baptist Medical Center is a highly regarded 586-bed acute care hospital with a stellar reputation for service and quality! Come and enjoy year-round semi-tropical temperatures while making a big impact on the community!

Highlights:

• Office located in MOB is connected to Valley Baptist Hospital, walking distance to Hosp OR
• 2-3 days in clinic and OR block times, able to adjust as needed
• Clinic Hours M-F 8a-5pm
• 70/30% IP/OP
• Est 3-5 call days/month (includes General Ortho Call)
• Practice includes Ortho Trauma provider that provides coverage @ VBMC
• Dedicated Ortho/Trauma floor

Candidate Requirements:

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
• Fellowship training or extensive experience in Hip & Joint
• Replacement preferred
• Trauma Certification is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

As part of Tenet Healthcares Valley Baptist Physician Network, physicians enjoy:

• Competitive guaranteed salary with productivity bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life, disability, and 401(k) with matching
• Malpractice insurance provided
• Paid time off for vacation and CME with stipend
• In-house support for billing, coding, collections, IT, HR, and legal

About the Facility:

This position carries privileges at Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen, a 586-bed Level II Trauma Center and regional leader in comprehensive care, with the potential for privileges at our sister facility in Brownsville.

Cardiology Resources: Four Cath Lab Suites with cardiac, EP, and neuro capabilities
Advanced Technology: Recently added an additional da Vinci surgical robot, Brainlab computer navigation system, AIRO mobile intraoperative CT, and Cirq robotic surgical arm - the first to bring minimally invasive robotic spine surgery to the Rio Grande Valley

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Valley Baptist Health System, with two full service campuses and 800+ beds, is a part of Tenet Health System,a national healthcare organization with 88 hospitals and 36,000 affiliated physicians.

With 3,000 employees and over 450 physicians on the medical staffs, Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville and Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen,are focused on safety, quality and high level patient satisfaction.

About Tenet Health

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At Tenet Healthcare, we believe in fostering an environment that enables our physicians to focus on what matters most – providing compassionate care to the communities we serve. That care is supported by a strong foundation of highly trained and mission-driven team members, advanced medical equipment, medical expertise, and robust data and technology.

Our footprint is expansive, allowing thousands of physicians the privilege to serve patients across the country. Whether you are just finishing your residency or fellowship training, or exploring ways to further your medical career, Tenet is proud to offer a wide range of opportunities to the medical community to advance our mission of providing quality, compassionate care.