Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician

Overview

Position Type: Full-Time
Specialty: Pulmonary Disease & Critical Care Medicine
Employment Model: Hospital-employed (or aligned private practice, as applicable)

About Harlingen Medical Center

Harlingen Medical Center is a full-service acute care hospital serving the Rio Grande Valley. The hospital is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and supporting physicians with strong clinical resources and a collaborative medical staff.

Harlingen Medical Center is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician to join and help grow its pulmonary and critical care service line. This position offers a balanced mix of ICU coverage and pulmonary medicine in a supportive, community-based hospital setting.

Practice & Facility Highlights
• Well-equipped ICU with advanced ventilator and monitoring capabilities
• Experienced nursing staff and respiratory therapy support
• Opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of the pulmonary and critical care program

Community Highlights

Harlingen offers a low cost of living, warm climate, and easy access to South Padre Island. The area is family-friendly with excellent outdoor recreation, cultural diversity, and year-round activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient critical care services, including ICU coverage
• Diagnose and manage a wide range of pulmonary conditions
• Perform pulmonary and critical care procedures consistent with training
• Collaborate closely with hospitalists, surgeons, emergency medicine, and specialty teams
• Participate in call rotation as assigned
• Maintain accurate, timely medical documentation and compliance with hospital policies and quality standards

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Fellowship training in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pulmonary/Critical Care
• Eligible for or current Texas medical license
• DEA license or eligibility
• Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills

Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive compensation package with productivity incentives
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Malpractice coverage
• CME allowance and paid time off
• Retirement plan options

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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