Valley Baptist Physician Network is seeking a Hip & Joint Orthopedic Surgeon in Harlingen, TX. Join an established group with experienced providers in General, Hand, Trauma, and Sports Medicine. Valley Baptist Medical Center is a highly regarded 586-bed acute care hospital with a stellar reputation for service and quality! Come and enjoy year-round semi-tropical temperatures while making a big impact on the community!
Highlights: - Office located in MOB is connected to Valley Baptist Hospital, walking distance to Hosp OR
- 2-3 days in clinic and OR block times, able to adjust as needed
- Clinic Hours M-F 8a-5pm
- 70/30% IP/OP
- Est 3-5 call days/month (includes General Ortho Call)
- Practice includes Ortho Trauma provider that provides coverage @ VBMC
- Dedicated Ortho/Trauma floor
Candidate Requirements: - Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
- Fellowship training or extensive experience in Hip & Joint
- Replacement preferred
- Trauma Certification is a plus
Compensation & Benefits As part of Tenet Healthcare's Valley Baptist Physician Network, physicians enjoy:
- Competitive guaranteed salary with productivity bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life, disability, and 401(k) with matching
- Malpractice insurance provided
- Paid time off for vacation and CME with stipend
- In-house support for billing, coding, collections, IT, HR, and legal
About the Facility: This position carries privileges at Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen, a 586-bed Level II Trauma Center and regional leader in comprehensive care, with the potential for privileges at our sister facility in Brownsville.
Cardiology Resources: Four Cath Lab Suites with cardiac, EP, and neuro capabilities
Advanced Technology: Recently added an additional da Vinci surgical robot, Brainlab computer navigation system, AIRO mobile intraoperative CT, and Cirq robotic surgical arm - the first to bring minimally invasive robotic spine surgery to the Rio Grande Valley
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.
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