Employed Interventional Cardiology Opportunity- Harlingen, TX

Valley Baptist Physician Network is actively seeking an Interventional Cardiologist in Harlingen, TX. This is a unique opportunity to transition into a thriving group, with strong mentorship available as a senior physician prepares for retirement.

Highlights:

• Full-time, employed opportunity based out of Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX
 
• Practice is located in the Medical Arts Pavilion connected to Valley Baptist Medical Center - a short walk to the Hospital's Cath Lab
 
• Clinic operates Monday–Friday
 
• Average of 25 patients in the clinic per day and an average of 10–15 surgeries per week initially
 
• On-call schedule determined by group in coordination with the Hospital.  Cardiology on-call panel includes 10 other providers; thus call schedule for this position would be approximately 3 days/month. 
 
• 4 Cath Lab Suites (Cardiac, EP & Neuro capabilities)
 
• Valley Baptist Medical Center has a robust Clinical Research Department available for proposed research at the hospital.
 
• The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is located in the area and is open to community providers participating in teaching opportunities in the academic setting. 

Candidate Requirements: 

• MD or DO
 
• BE/BE in Interventional Cardiology
 
• Licensed in Texas or eligible for an unrestricted medical license in the State of Texas 

About the Facility:

Valley Baptist Medical Center – Harlingen offers comprehensive women’s and children’s services supported by advanced resources and technology:

• 586 licensed beds (380 operational)
• 19 operating rooms
• Cerner EMR
• Comprehensive cardiovascular and endovascular services
• 4 Cath Lab suites with Cardiac, EP & Neuro capabilities
• 4 dedicated OBOR suites
• Da Vinci XI robotic surgical system

Scope of Practice:

Our Heart & Vascular team provides a full spectrum of cardiovascular services, including:

• Diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures

• Device implantation and management

• Minimally invasive and advanced treatment options for complex cardiac conditions

• Preventive and rehabilitative cardiovascular programs

You’ll join a team addressing conditions such as coronary artery disease, structural heart disease, arrhythmias, heart failure, and peripheral vascular disease. Physicians also have access to a robust clinical research department and potential teaching opportunities through the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

We offer:

• Guaranteed salary with production bonus
 
• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, life, disability, 401k with match, salary deferment program, etc.) 
 
• Billing, coding, collections done in-house
 
• Top executive & administrative support, IT, HR and legal
 
• Physician time off (vacation and CME with stipend)
 
• Malpractice insurance

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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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.

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.