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**Employed Neurosurgery Opportunity in Harlingen, TX**
Seeking a Neurosurgeon to join our team in Harlingen, TX! Come and enjoy year-round semi-tropical temperatures while making a big impact in the community! The group is one of the largest multispecialty groups in South Texas, composed of 75 providers, 15 Family Medicine Residents, and 100 support staff across 19 clinic locations.
**Highlights:**
DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center
State of the art 14 bed Neuro ICU
Clinic adjacent to Valley Baptist Hospital
Work with Certified First Assists in OR
One Neurosurgeon
Two Endovascular Neurologists
Two Neurohospitalists
Outpatient Neurology (general, epilepsy, stroke)
Two Physiatrists (IRU coverage)
**About the Facility:**
586-bed Level II Trauma Center and regional leader in comprehensive care, with the potential for privileges at our sister facility in Brownsville. Serving South Texas for nearly 100 years, Valley Baptist offers cutting-edge neurosurgical technology, robust trauma and stroke programs, and a strong interdisciplinary team that includes neurointerventional and critical care support.
586 licensed beds (380 operational)
ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center – first and only in Cameron County
DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center – only one south of San Antonio
Comprehensive Neuro, Spine, and Stroke Care Programs
Only Pediatric ICU and Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit in the county
One of three Level III NICUs in Cameron County
CARF Accredited Inpatient Rehabilitation
Regional leader in orthopedic and joint replacement surgery
EMR: Cerner
**Candidate Requirements:**
M.D. or D.O. degree 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)
**Practice Scope:**
Schedule: Approximately two clinic days per week (15–20 patients per day)
OR Time: Surgery days as needed; block times available
Call: 10 days per month of paid primary call plus 10 backup call days (backup rarely called in)
Compensation: Paid call at $2,800 per day in addition to base salary and production bonuses
Support Staff: Dedicated Certified First Assists in the OR
Visa Sponsorship: Available for J1 and H1b non-cap exempt candidates
Practice Location: Clinic located in the professional building attached to the hospital
This role offers the opportunity to serve a region with a significant community need, ensuring immediate patient volume and long-term stability in a rapidly growing area.
**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.
Seeking a Neurosurgeon to join our team in Harlingen, TX! Come and enjoy year-round semi-tropical temperatures while making a big impact in the community! The group is one of the largest multispecialty groups in South Texas, composed of 75 providers, 15 Family Medicine Residents, and 100 support staff across 19 clinic locations.
**Highlights:**
DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center
State of the art 14 bed Neuro ICU
Clinic adjacent to Valley Baptist Hospital
Work with Certified First Assists in OR
One Neurosurgeon
Two Endovascular Neurologists
Two Neurohospitalists
Outpatient Neurology (general, epilepsy, stroke)
Two Physiatrists (IRU coverage)
**About the Facility:**
586-bed Level II Trauma Center and regional leader in comprehensive care, with the potential for privileges at our sister facility in Brownsville. Serving South Texas for nearly 100 years, Valley Baptist offers cutting-edge neurosurgical technology, robust trauma and stroke programs, and a strong interdisciplinary team that includes neurointerventional and critical care support.
586 licensed beds (380 operational)
ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center – first and only in Cameron County
DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center – only one south of San Antonio
Comprehensive Neuro, Spine, and Stroke Care Programs
Only Pediatric ICU and Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit in the county
One of three Level III NICUs in Cameron County
CARF Accredited Inpatient Rehabilitation
Regional leader in orthopedic and joint replacement surgery
EMR: Cerner
**Candidate Requirements:**
M.D. or D.O. degree 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)
**Practice Scope:**
Schedule: Approximately two clinic days per week (15–20 patients per day)
OR Time: Surgery days as needed; block times available
Call: 10 days per month of paid primary call plus 10 backup call days (backup rarely called in)
Compensation: Paid call at $2,800 per day in addition to base salary and production bonuses
Support Staff: Dedicated Certified First Assists in the OR
Visa Sponsorship: Available for J1 and H1b non-cap exempt candidates
Practice Location: Clinic located in the professional building attached to the hospital
This role offers the opportunity to serve a region with a significant community need, ensuring immediate patient volume and long-term stability in a rapidly growing area.
**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.
Salary : $2,800