Neurosurgery Physician
About The Position
Valley Baptist Physician Network offers a rare opportunity to be the region's only neurosurgeon at a DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center — the only one south of San Antonio — with immediate, built-in volume and a fully integrated neuro team behind you. You'll operate within a 586-bed ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center equipped with cutting-edge technology including Brainlab, AIRO, and da Vinci robotics, supported by a dedicated interdisciplinary team of endovascular neurologists, neurohospitalists, and physiatrists. This is a community that genuinely needs you, in a health system that has been the regional standard-bearer for nearly 100 years. If you're looking for clinical impact, financial upside, and long-term stability, the Rio Grande Valley delivers all three.
Requirements
- M.D. or D.O. 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
Responsibilities
- Solo neurosurgeon with a fully built-out neuro infrastructure: two endovascular neurologists, two neurohospitalists, outpatient neurology (general, epilepsy, stroke), and two physiatrists
- Approximately two clinic days per week, 15–20 patients per day
- Surgery days as needed with block OR time available
- Call: 10 days/month of paid primary call plus 10 backup call days (backup rarely activated)
- Clinic located in the professional building directly attached to Valley Baptist Medical Center – Harlingen
- State-of-the-art 14-bed Neuro ICU
- Privileges at Valley Baptist – Harlingen with potential for additional privileges at sister facility in Brownsville
Benefits
- Competitive base salary plus production bonuses
- Paid call compensation at $2,800 per day
- Dedicated OR support with Certified First Assists
- Access to advanced surgical technology including Brainlab, AIRO, and da Vinci robotics
- Visa sponsorship (J1 and H1B non-cap exempt)
- Malpractice insurance provided
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Deferred compensation program
- Relocation assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
