Employed Neurosurgeon - Valley Baptist Health System, Harlingen

Why Join Us

Valley Baptist Physician Network offers a rare opportunity to be the region's only neurosurgeon at a DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center — the only one south of San Antonio — with immediate, built-in volume and a fully integrated neuro team behind you. You'll operate within a 586-bed ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center equipped with cutting-edge technology including Brainlab, AIRO, and da Vinci robotics, supported by a dedicated interdisciplinary team of endovascular neurologists, neurohospitalists, and physiatrists. This is a community that genuinely needs you, in a health system that has been the regional standard-bearer for nearly 100 years. If you're looking for clinical impact, financial upside, and long-term stability, the Rio Grande Valley delivers all three.

Position Highlights

• Solo neurosurgeon with a fully built-out neuro infrastructure: two endovascular neurologists, two neurohospitalists, outpatient neurology (general, epilepsy, stroke), and two physiatrists
• Approximately two clinic days per week, 15–20 patients per day
• Surgery days as needed with block OR time available
• Call: 10 days/month of paid primary call plus 10 backup call days (backup rarely activated)
• Paid call at $2,800/day in addition to base salary and production bonuses
• Dedicated Certified First Assists in the OR
• Clinic located in the professional building directly attached to Valley Baptist Medical Center – Harlingen
• State-of-the-art 14-bed Neuro ICU
• Privileges at Valley Baptist – Harlingen with potential for additional privileges at sister facility in Brownsville
• EMR: Cerner
• Visa sponsorship available for J1 and H1B non-cap exempt candidates

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary plus production bonuses
• Paid call compensation at $2,800 per day
• Dedicated OR support with Certified First Assists
• Access to advanced surgical technology including Brainlab, AIRO, and da Vinci robotics
• Visa sponsorship (J1 and H1B non-cap exempt)
• Malpractice insurance provided
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Deferred compensation program
• Relocation assistance

Candidate Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. 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

Why Harlingen

Harlingen sits at the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, one of Texas's fastest-growing regions, where year-round semi-tropical weather, no state income tax, and an exceptionally low cost of living make for an enviable lifestyle. South Padre Island's beaches are just an hour away, and the area's family-friendly communities are served by strong local schools and a welcoming, tight-knit culture. Whether you're drawn to outdoor living, international dining, or proximity to the Texas–Mexico border culture, the Valley offers something most markets can't match: affordability without sacrifice. For physicians who want to build a life — not just a career — Harlingen is an easy choice.

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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.