Physician - Harlingen

Service Line: EM

Position Title: MD/DO

Location: Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen, TX

Job Type: 1099 Independent Contractor – Full-Time

Recruiter: Justin Gawel| justin_gawel@scphealth.com | 231-735-3744

Position Overview

Serve patients in moments that matter and be a part of the future of health care. SCP Health is seeking a dedicated physician to join our dynamic team at Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen. Join us to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and deliver high-quality care.

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• Patient Volume: 49,500
• Specialties: Cardiology, General Surgery, Neurology, Neurosurgery, OBGYN, Gastroenterology
• Coverage Model: Physicians work 6a-4p, 10a-8p, 4p-2a, and 8p-6a; NPPAs work 9a-7p and 4p-2a
• Number of Beds: 586 Beds
• EMR: Cerner

Qualifications

• Education: MD/DO with a three-year residency
• Board Certification: ABEM/ABOEM
• Experience: emergency medicine residency/ continuous work in the emergency medicine environment.

Facility & Clinical Details

About Valley Baptist Medical Center Harlingen:

Valley Baptist Medical Center Harlingen is a major general hospital and regional referral center, serving the Rio Grande Valley community with comprehensive healthcare services. It is part of the larger Valley Baptist Health System, a faith-based regional healthcare organization with a history dating back to the 1920s.

The center offers a full spectrum of services including emergency care, comprehensive stroke treatment, heart and vascular care, women’s health, pediatrics, maternity services, behavioral health, and rehabilitation.

Community Information: Harlingen is where opportunity meets sunshine, culture thrives, and community comes first. Perfectly positioned in the Rio Grande Valley, Harlingen offers the energy of a growing regional hub with the warmth of a close-knit community, and is not far from the larger metro area of McAllen to the west and the beaches of South Padre Island to the east.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive annual compensation package with earning potential at $500k annually for a 120 hours/month commitment.
• Job Status: Full-time or as-needed commitments available.
• $150k bonus for a full-time commitment over two years.
• No non-compete clauses within agreement
• Professional liability insurance with full tail coverage included
• Dedicated Chief Wellness Officer and wellness programming available for clinicians
• Established, respected, financially stable company
• Equitable scheduling patterns
• Dedicated on-site and regional leadership support
• Robust professional growth and leadership development opportunities

Why SCP Health

For over 50 years, SCP Health has been serving patients in moments that matter. As a physician-founded and physician-led organization specializing in emergency, hospital, and critical care medicine, we believe clinicians should focus on what matters most—delivering exceptional patient care.

We support our physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants with national capabilities, regional leadership support, and evidence-based practices. Our approach combines clinician autonomy with comprehensive administrative support, enabling work-life balance while practicing at the top of your license.

By supporting our clinicians in delivering exceptional care, we improve the health of our communities.

Together, we heal.