Employed 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 a rare opportunity to join a respected GI practice with a strong referral base and the infrastructure to support immediate growth in a high-demand service area.

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

Candidate Requirements:

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Gastroenterology

• Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) certified preferred; ERCP experience desirable

• Commitment to high-quality patient care and collaborative practice

About the Facility:

Valley Baptist Medical Center – Harlingen is a 586-bed, ACS-verified Level II Trauma Center and a leading facility in the region, offering:

• Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) with advanced equipment and full specialty support

• Brainlab computer navigation system, AIRO mobile intraoperative CT, and Cirq robotic surgical arm

• The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval™ for knee and hip replacement

• DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center and Level III NICU

• Cerner EMR

The hospital also provides access to a robust Clinical Research Department and optional teaching opportunities through the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley for interested physicians

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.

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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.