Hip & Joint Orthopedic Surgeon - Harlingen, TX

Opportunity Criteria

Specialty:
Orthopedic Surgery :
Total Joint

Candidate Type: MD, DO

Visas Accepted: J-1 or H-1B

Loan Repayment:
Negotiable

Salary Range:
Negotiable

Employment Type:

Full Time

Bonus Offered:
Productivity

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!

• 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

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
• Fellowship training or extensive experience in Hip & Joint
• Replacement preferred
• Trauma Certification is a plus

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

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

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.

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.

Contact:
Juliana Diaz

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Fax:

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