Physician - Neurosurgeon (Neurosurgery)

Job Summary
Why Join Us

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 will 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.

Position Highlights

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)

Paid call at $2,800/day in addition to base salary and production bonuses

Dedicated Certified First Assists in the OR

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

EMR: Cerner

Visa sponsorship available for J1 and H1B non‑cap exempt candidates

What We Offer

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

Candidate 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

Why Harlingen
Harlingen sits at the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, one of Texas's fastest‑growing regions, where year‑round semi‑tropical weather, no state income tax, and an exceptionally low cost of living make for an enviable lifestyle. South Padre Island's beaches are just an hour away, and the area's family‑friendly communities are served by strong local schools and a welcoming, tight‑knit culture. For physicians who want to build a life — not just a career — Harlingen is an easy choice.

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