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Employed Neurosurgery Opportunity- Harlingen, TX

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Opportunity Criteria

Specialty: Neurological Surgery

Candidate Type: MD

Visas Accepted: J-1 or H-1B

Loan Repayment: Not Specified

Salary Range: Not Specified

Employment Type: Full Time

Bonus Offered: None

Employed Neurosurgery Opportunity- Harlingen, TX / Valley Baptist Medical Center, Harlingen

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.

About the Area Located in the Rio Grande Valley, Harlingen is one of the fastest-growing regions in Texas, offering year-round semi-tropical weather, affordable housing, no state income tax, and easy access to the beaches of South Padre Island. With a family-friendly culture, excellent schools, and a welcoming community, the Valley provides an ideal setting for physicians seeking both professional growth and personal fulfillment.

Valley Baptist Health System Valley Baptist Health System, with hospitals in Harlingen and Brownsville, is the leading healthcare provider in the Rio Grande Valley. Both hospitals have been consistently recognized for excellence in patient safety, clinical outcomes, and innovative technology. Valley Baptist-Harlingen, a 586-bed Level II Trauma Center, was the first in the region certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center and is home to four Cath Lab Suites, multiple da Vinci surgical robots, and advanced technologies such as Brainlab and AIRO. Valley Baptist-Brownsville complements this legacy with nationally recognized programs in bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, and women's health, along with multiple Healthgrades awards for patient safety, obstetrics, and gynecologic surgery. Together, the health system has been voted "Best Hospital" and "Best Emergency Room" by local readers' choice awards and continues to set the standard for compassionate, high-quality care across South Texas.

24-Hour Emergency Care

Cardiovascular Services

Orthopedics

Women and Children's Services

Established in 1923, VBMC - Brownsville has 243 beds, 302 physicians on Medical Staff and a wonderful place to enjoy a work/life balance.

Established in 1925, VBMC - Harlingen has 586 beds, 375 physicians on Medical Staff and is also a wonderful place to enjoy work/life balance.

The Rio Grande Valley The Rio Grande Valley, one of the fastest growing areas in TEXAS, is a scenic cultural place like no other. Known as Texas' Tropical Playground, we are located a short 40 minutes from South Padre Island.

Year-round semi-tropical weather

No state income tax / Tort reform

Lowest cost of living in the U.S.

Great schools / Affordable housing

New medical school (UT-RGV) opening fall 2016

Golfing, hunting, birding, fishing, boating

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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.

Contact Information Contact: Juliana Diaz

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