Valley Baptist Physician Network is seeking a fellowship-trained Total Joint Surgeon to join an established, multi-specialty group at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX. This high-impact opportunity involves expanding the orthopedic program within a 586-bed Level II Trauma Center, utilizing advanced surgical technology. The role offers a chance to shape orthopedic care in a fast-growing region with a dedicated Ortho/Trauma floor and on-site support.
Practice Info
- Join an established, multi-specialty group
- Operate within a 586-bed Level II Trauma Center
- Equipped with da Vinci robotic systems, Brainlab computer navigation, and AIRO mobile intraoperative CT
- Dedicated Ortho/Trauma floor at Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen
- Ortho Trauma provider on staff, providing VBMC coverage
- Office located in the Medical Office Building with walking-distance access to the hospital OR
Compensation
- Competitive guaranteed base salary with productivity bonuses
- Loan Repayment: Negotiable
- Salary Range: Negotiable
- Bonus Offered: Productivity
Benefits
- Paid time off for vacation and CME, with CME stipend
- In-house support for billing, coding, collections, IT, HR, and legal
- Access to advanced surgical technology: da Vinci robotic systems, Brainlab navigation, AIRO mobile intraoperative CT, and Cirq robotic surgical arm
- Malpractice insurance provided
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Deferred compensation program
- Relocation assistance
Shift & Schedule
- Flexible schedule: 2-3 days per week split between clinic and OR block time
- Clinic hours Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- 70/30 inpatient/outpatient case mix
- Estimated 3-5 call days per month, inclusive of general ortho call
Requirements
- MD, DO
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
- Fellowship training in Hip & Joint reconstruction preferred; extensive clinical experience considered
- Trauma Certification a plus
- J-1 or H-1B visa sponsorship available