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Harlingen, Texas

Cardiologist Physician - Interventional

CardiologyIncludes callNo 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 Physician Network is looking for an Interventional Cardiologist to join a thriving, well-established cardiovascular group at one of South Texas's premier health systems.

You'll step into a fully built-out practice with a collegial team, strong mentorship, and a light call burden — so you can focus on delivering exceptional patient care from day one.

Valley Baptist Medical Center–Harlingen is a 586-bed Level II Trauma Center and the region's recognized leader in cardiovascular services, offering four Cath Lab suites with Cardiac, EP, and Neuro capabilities.

Research, teaching, and professional growth are all within reach through the hospital's clinical research department and a partnership with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

Position Highlights

  • Full-time, employed position based at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX
  • Clinic located in the Medical Arts Pavilion — directly connected to the hospital and Cath Lab
  • Monday–Friday clinic schedule; approximately 25 patients per day
  • 10–15 procedures per week initially
  • Low call burden: approximately 3 days/month, shared across a 10-provider cardiology panel
  • Full spectrum of IC scope: diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, device implantation and management, structural heart disease, arrhythmias, heart failure, and peripheral vascular disease
  • 4 Cath Lab suites with Cardiac, EP, and Neuro capabilities
  • Da Vinci XI robotic surgical system and Cerner EMR on-site
  • Access to an active clinical research department
  • Optional teaching opportunities through UT Rio Grande Valley

What We Offer

  • Guaranteed base salary with production bonus
  • Billing, coding, and collections handled in-house
  • Top-tier executive, administrative, IT, HR, and legal support
  • Physician time off including vacation and CME with stipend
  • Malpractice insurance provided
  • Health, dental, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Deferred compensation program
  • Relocation assistance

Candidate Requirements

  • MD or DO
  • Board certified or board eligible in Interventional Cardiology
  • Licensed in Texas or eligible for an unrestricted Texas medical license

Why Harlingen

Harlingen sits at the heart of the Rio Grande Valley — one of Texas's fastest-growing regions — where semi-tropical weather, affordable housing, and no state income tax make for an unbeatable quality of life.

The Gulf beaches of South Padre Island are less than an hour away, and the area offers a family-friendly community with strong schools and a welcoming culture.

Whether you're drawn by outdoor recreation, a lower cost of living, or a tight-knit community feel, Harlingen delivers a lifestyle that's as rewarding as the practice opportunity itself.

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

The Interventional Cardiologist will deliver exceptional patient care, performing a full spectrum of interventional cardiac procedures. The role includes working in a collegial team environment with strong mentorship and a light call burden.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO and be board certified or board eligible in Interventional Cardiology. They should also be licensed in Texas or eligible for an unrestricted Texas medical license.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
10+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Diagnostic ProceduresRobotic SurgeryCath Lab ProceduresTeam Collaboration

Cardiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 75% have no call, 18% require no weekends.

Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.2% 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.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs

401k / retirement match
83% this job
Sign-on bonus
75% this job
CME allowance
58% this job
Relocation assistance
42% this job
Loan repayment
17%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Cardiology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 569 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call

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

Production Bonus
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) with Employer Matching
Deferred Compensation Program
Malpractice Insurance