Employed Neurosurgery Opportunity- Harlingen, TX

Valley Baptist Physician Network is seeking a Neurosurgeon to join our team in Harlingen, TX! Come and enjoy year-round semi-tropical temperatures while making a big impact in the community! Valley Baptist Physician Network is one of the largest multispecialty groups in South Texas, composed of 75+ providers, 15 Family Medicine Residents, and 100+ support staff across 19 clinic locations.

Highlights:

• DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center
• State of the art 14 bed Neuro ICU
• Clinic adjacent to Valley Baptist Hospital
• Work with Certified First Assists in OR
• One Neurosurgeon
• Two Endovascular Neurologists
• Two Neurohospitalists
• Outpatient Neurology (general, epilepsy, stroke)
• Two Physiatrists (IRU coverage)

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. Serving South Texas for nearly 100 years, Valley Baptist offers cutting-edge neurosurgical technology, robust trauma and stroke programs, and a strong interdisciplinary team that includes neurointerventional and critical care support.

• 586 licensed beds (380 operational)
• ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center - first and only in Cameron County
• DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center - only one south of San Antonio
• Comprehensive Neuro, Spine, and Stroke Care Programs
• Only Pediatric ICU and Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit in the county
• One of three Level III NICUs in Cameron County
• CARF Accredited Inpatient Rehabilitation
• Regional leader in orthopedic and joint replacement surgery
• EMR: Cerner

Candidate Requirements:

• M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school
• Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Neurosurgery Residency
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurosurgery
• Texas medical license (or eligibility to obtain one)

Practice Scope:

• Schedule: Approximately two clinic days per week (15-20 patients per day)
• OR Time: Surgery days as needed; block times available
• Call: 10 days per month of paid primary call plus 10 backup call days (backup rarely called in)
• Compensation: Paid call at $2,800 per day in addition to base salary and production bonuses
• Support Staff: Dedicated Certified First Assists in the OR
• Visa Sponsorship: Available for J1 and H1b non-cap exempt candidates
• Practice Location: Clinic located in the professional building attached to the hospital

This role offers the opportunity to serve a region with a significant community need, ensuring immediate patient volume and long-term stability in a rapidly growing area.

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.