Neurology Physician

We are seeking a full-time Neurohospitalist to join a hospital-employed team that includes endovascular surgeons at South Texas Health System (STHS) McAllen in McAllen, Texas. This role offers a highly desirable 2-weeks-on, 2-weeks-off rotation schedule with no outpatient clinic responsibilities, allowing you to focus exclusively on inpatient neurological care within a nationally recognized comprehensive stroke program while working alongside a collaborative care team.

South Texas Health System McAllen is designated by the Texas Department of State Health Services as a Level I stroke facility and is certified by the Joint Commission in Hidalgo County, making it an invaluable resource to the community. The facility meets the current Brain Attack Coalition, American Heart Association, and American Stroke Association recommendations, actively participates on the Texas Regional Advisory Council, and as a DNV-GL Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, offers the most advanced level of stroke care 24/7.

Quick Facts
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Schedule / Hours: 2-weeks-on, 2-weeks-off rotation 180 shift a year
• Call: Shared call coverage
• Patient Volume: High demand for inpatient neurological services
• Location: McAllen/Edinburg, Texas (Rio Grande Valley)
• Practice Setting: Hospital-based neurology group with comprehensive stroke services
• Support / Care Team: Multidisciplinary stroke and neurology team with state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment
• EMR / Technology: Cerner electronic medical record system

Responsibilities
• Provide inpatient neurohospitalist services including acute stroke intervention
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and support staff
• Manage day-to-day inpatient neurological care and shared call responsibilities
• Document patient care using Cerner EMR

Compensation & Benefits
• Salary: Highly competitive base salary
• Sign-on / Relocation: Signing bonus and relocation assistance available
• Health, Dental, Vision & Retirement: Full coverage including 401(k) with company match
• Wellness & Work-Life Balance Support including malpractice, disability, and life insurance
• Employee stock purchase plan and loan assistance

Qualifications
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology
• Active or eligible Texas medical license
• Spanish language skills not required

Growth & Development
• Opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and academic involvement
• Part of a nationally recognized neuroscience program with quality awards

About the Organization & Community
South Texas Health System (STHS) is a regional multi-hospital system with an excellent reputation for providing high-quality healthcare to the Rio Grande Valley community. STHS offers a wide range of specialty services including cardiovascular, maternity, emergency, surgical, pediatric, diabetes, wound care, orthopedics, neurosurgery, rehabilitation, and behavioral health programs.

Located in the vibrant, multicultural Rio Grande Valley, McAllen/Edinburg is home to over 1.8 million residents. The area offers a low cost of living, safe neighborhoods, and abundant outdoor activities like birdwatching, golfing, and relaxing on nearby South Padre Island beaches. Convenient access to national and international travel is available via three local airports.