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Harlingen, Texas

Vascular Surgery Physician

SurgeryNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Why Join Us

Valley Baptist Medical Center – Harlingen is one of South Texas's most advanced health systems, home to a Level II Trauma Center, four Cath Lab suites, and a da Vinci XI robotic surgical system.

This opportunity places you inside an established, academically affiliated surgical practice with a direct connection to the UTRGV School of Medicine — giving you the rare chance to build a clinically rich practice while contributing to the next generation of physicians.

You'll work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment supported by strong administrative infrastructure and cutting-edge technology.

If you're looking for a position where clinical excellence and academic engagement coexist, this is it.

Position Highlights

  • Vascular Surgery — full scope of open and endovascular procedures including carotid endarterectomy, aneurysm repair, lower extremity revascularization, dialysis access, and venous interventions
  • Established, academically affiliated group practice with UTRGV School of Medicine affiliation and clinical teaching opportunities
  • Clinic Monday through Friday with routine hours; mix of inpatient and outpatient work with flexibility based on physician preference
  • Call schedule shared and coordinated among group members and hospital
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration with Cardiology, Interventional Radiology, and General Surgery
  • 586-bed facility with 19 ORs, Cerner EMR, comprehensive cardiovascular and endovascular services, da Vinci XI robotic system, and Brainlab/AIRO technology
  • Billing, coding, and collections handled in-house
  • Visa sponsorship available for qualified candidates

What We Offer

  • Guaranteed base salary with production bonus
  • CME time and stipend
  • Physician vacation time off
  • Top-tier executive, administrative, IT, HR, and legal support
  • 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. degree
  • Completion of an accredited Vascular Surgery fellowship
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Vascular Surgery
  • Eligible for an unrestricted medical license in the State of Texas

Why Harlingen

Harlingen sits at the heart of the Rio Grande Valley — one of the fastest-growing regions in Texas — and offers a lifestyle that's hard to match at this price point.

Semi-tropical weather year-round, no state income tax, and affordable housing give your compensation real purchasing power, while South Padre Island's beaches are just a short drive away. The Valley is known for its family-friendly culture, strong schools, and tight-knit community that welcomes new physicians warmly.

For those who want professional momentum without sacrificing quality of life, the RGV delivers on both counts.

We help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Since the early 1920s, Valley Baptist Medical Center hospitals have been involved in the community, caring for the health and spiritual needs of people in the Rio Grande Valley.

We are dedicated to continuing our strong tradition of providing quality, compassionate healthcare that puts people first. Our mission is to serve, heal and educate with concern for the whole patient, an understanding of the economic environment and a relentless commitment to quality. Join our team!

Key Responsibilities

Perform a full scope of open and endovascular vascular procedures within a multidisciplinary environment. Contribute to the education of future physicians through an academic affiliation with the UTRGV School of Medicine.

Requirements

Must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree and have completed an accredited Vascular Surgery fellowship. Candidates must be Board Certified or Eligible and eligible for an unrestricted medical license in Texas.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Open Vascular SurgeryInpatient CareOutpatient CareRobotic Surgery

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 92% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Surgeon Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution40 jobs · 10 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
81% this job
Sign-on bonus
19%
Relocation assistance
14% this job
CME allowance
6% this job
Loan repayment
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.5this job 3.9
Better work-life than 40% of Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,103 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Harlingen

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$219k
Typical market rent
$1,158/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
86.0
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed base salary with production bonus
CME time and stipend
Physician vacation time off
Malpractice insurance
Health, dental, and life insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Deferred compensation program
Relocation assistance