Valley Baptist Physician Network is seeking a neurosurgeon to join their DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center, the only one south of San Antonio. This role offers immediate patient volume within a 586-bed ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center, supported by a fully integrated neuro team and cutting-edge technology. This is an opportunity for significant clinical impact, financial growth, and long-term stability in a community with genuine need.
Practice Info
- Solo neurosurgeon with a fully built-out neuro infrastructure: two endovascular neurologists, two neurohospitalists, outpatient neurology (general, epilepsy, stroke), and two physiatrists
- 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
Responsibilities
- Approximately two clinic days per week, seeing 15-20 patients per day
- Perform surgery as needed with block OR time available
- Participate in 10 days/month of paid primary call
- Participate in 10 backup call days (backup rarely activated)
Compensation
- Competitive base salary plus production bonuses
- Paid call compensation at $2,800 per day
- Paid call at $2,800/day in addition to base salary and production bonuses
Benefits
- Dedicated OR support with Certified First Assists
- Access to advanced surgical technology including Brainlab, AIRO, and da Vinci robotics
- Malpractice insurance provided
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Deferred compensation program
- Relocation assistance
Shift & Schedule
- Approximately two clinic days per week
- 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)
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
- J1 and H1B non-cap exempt visa sponsorship available