Description

Opportunity Criteria

Specialty:
Surgery : Vascular

Candidate Type:
MD, DO

Visas Accepted:
J-1 or H-1B

Loan Repayment:
Not Specified

Salary Range:
Not Specified

Employment Type:
Full Time

Bonus Offered:
Other

Cardiovascular Surgeon Opportunity - Valley Baptist Medical Center, Harlingen, TX

Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen, the largest hospital in the Rio Grande Valley, is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Cardiovascular Surgeon to join our thriving Heart & Vascular Institute. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a thriving community while advancing your career with a respected health system.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Employed position with a well-established hospital-based group
• Full range of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery cases
• Access to a state-of-the-art Heart & Vascular Institute and hybrid OR suites
• Strong referral base from a network of employed and affiliated physicians
• Dedicated support staff, including advanced practice providers
• Competitive compensation package with productivity incentives
• Comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, malpractice, CME, and relocation assistance

About Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen:

• 586-bed acute care hospital and the largest facility in the Rio Grande Valley
• Accredited Chest Pain Center, Primary Stroke Center, and Level II Trauma Center
• Home to South Texas's first and most comprehensive cardiovascular program
• Recognized for excellence in cardiac, stroke, and critical care services

Community Highlights - Harlingen, TX:

• Located just 30 minutes from South Padre Island and the Gulf of Mexico
• Year-round semi-tropical climate with endless outdoor activities
• Growing community with affordable cost of living and safe neighborhoods
• Excellent schools and access to international airports
• No state income tax in Texas

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Eligible for Texas medical license
• Strong clinical and communication skills with a team-oriented mindset

Join us in making a lasting difference in the lives of patients across South Texas while enjoying a rewarding lifestyle in a welcoming community.

Valley Baptist Health System, with two full service campuses and 800+ beds, is a part of Tenet Health System, a national healthcare organization with 88 hospitals and 36,000 affiliated physicians.

With 3,000 employees and over 450 physicians on the medical staffs, Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville and Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen, are focused on safety, quality and high level patient satisfaction.

VBMC is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, and is a full-service, acute care hospital with specialized services including:
24-Hour Emergency Care

Cardiovascular Services

Orthopedics

Women and Children's Services

Established in 1923, VBMC - Brownsville has 243 beds, 302 physicians on Medical Staff and a wonderful place to enjoy a work/life balance.

Established in 1925, VBMC - Harlingen has 586 beds, 375 physicians on Medical Staff and is also a wonderful place to enjoy work/life balance.

The Rio Grande Valley, one of the fastest growing areas in TEXAS, is a scenic cultural place like no other. Known as Texas' Tropical Playground, we are located a short 40 minutes from South Padre Island.

• Year-round semi-tropical weather
• No state income tax / Tort reform
• Lowest cost of living in the U.S.
• Great schools / Affordable housing
• New medical school (UT-RGV) opening fall 2016
• Golfing, hunting, birding, fishing, boating

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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