Employed Orthopedic Surgeon - Valley Baptist Health System, Harlingen/Brownsville

Why Join Us

Valley Baptist Physician Network is expanding its orthopedic program and seeking a Hip and Joint Surgeon to join an established, multi-specialty group in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley. You'll operate within a 586-bed Level II Trauma Center equipped with cutting-edge surgical technology — including da Vinci robotic systems, Brainlab computer navigation, and an AIRO mobile intraoperative CT — bringing capabilities to South Texas that are rare in markets this size. A dedicated Ortho/Trauma floor, an on-site Ortho Trauma provider for VBMC coverage, and an MOB connected directly to the hospital OR mean your time goes to patients, not logistics. This is a high-impact opportunity in a fast-growing region where your skills will genuinely shape the standard of orthopedic care.

Position Highlights

• Flexible schedule: 2–3 days per week split between clinic and OR block time
• Clinic hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• 70/30 inpatient/outpatient case mix
• Estimated 3–5 call days per month, inclusive of general ortho call
• Dedicated Ortho/Trauma floor at Valley Baptist Medical Center – Harlingen
• Ortho Trauma provider on staff, providing VBMC coverage
• Office located in the Medical Office Building with walking-distance access to the hospital OR
• Potential for privileges at sister facility in Brownsville

What We Offer

• Competitive guaranteed base salary with productivity bonuses
• Paid time off for vacation and CME, with CME stipend
• In-house support for billing, coding, collections, IT, HR, and legal
• Access to advanced surgical technology: da Vinci robotic systems, Brainlab navigation, AIRO mobile intraoperative CT, and Cirq robotic surgical arm
• Malpractice insurance provided
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Deferred compensation program
• Relocation assistance

Candidate Requirements

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
• Fellowship training in Hip & Joint reconstruction preferred; extensive clinical experience considered
• Trauma Certification a plus

Why Harlingen

Harlingen sits at the center of the Rio Grande Valley — one of the fastest-growing regions in Texas — offering a semi-tropical climate, affordable housing, and zero state income tax that stretch your earnings further than most markets. South Padre Island's beaches are less than an hour away, and the area's family-friendly culture, strong schools, and welcoming community make it an easy place to put down roots. Whether you're drawn by the outdoor lifestyle, the low cost of living, or simply the chance to build something meaningful in an underserved region, the Valley delivers on both professional ambition and personal quality of life.

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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.