Private Practice: Gastroenterology Opportunity – Valley Baptist Medical Center | Harlingen, TX

Valley Baptist Medical Center – Harlingen is the largest hospital in the Rio Grande Valley, is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Gastroenterologist to join our thriving physician network. This is an exciting chance to practice with strong hospital support in a vibrant, coastal community.

Position Highlights:

• Employed position with a well-established hospital-based group

• Outpatient practice with access to hospital consults and procedures

• State-of-the-art endoscopy suites and advanced GI technology

• Strong referral base with immediate patient demand

• Competitive compensation with productivity incentives

• Comprehensive benefits, CME, malpractice, and relocation assistance

About Valley Baptist – Harlingen:

• 586-bed acute care hospital and the region’s largest facility

• Accredited Chest Pain Center, Primary Stroke Center, and Level II Trauma Center

• Recognized leader in digestive health, advanced endoscopy, and specialty care

• Award-winning medical staff and strong physician community

Why Harlingen, TX?
Located in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, Harlingen offers:

• Coastal Lifestyle – 30 minutes from South Padre Island and Gulf Coast beaches

• Great Weather – Year-round semi-tropical climate, perfect for outdoor activities

• Affordable Living – Low cost of living, safe neighborhoods, and excellent schools

• Convenience – International airports nearby with easy access to major cities

• Financial Advantage – No state income tax in Texas

? Practice where you’re needed most—and live where others vacation.

? Apply Today! Send your CV to juliana1.diaz@tenethealth.com

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.

VBMC is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, and is a full-service, acute care hospital with specialized services including:
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, 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

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.