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Harlingen, Texas

OB/GYN Physician

OB/GYNIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Why Join Us

This is a rare practice-entry opportunity with a built-in runway — a senior physician is preparing for retirement, creating genuine succession potential within an already-thriving, well-established group.

Valley Baptist Medical Center is the leading healthcare system in the Rio Grande Valley, and this practice sits right at the center of it with the clinical resources, support staff, and patient volume to back you up from day one.

If you're looking for a place to land, grow, and build a long-term career in a community that genuinely needs you, this checks every box.

Position Highlights

  • Full-time, employed OB/GYN with Valley Baptist Physician Network at Valley Baptist Medical Center – Harlingen, TX
  • Joining a well-established practice with mentorship available as a senior physician transitions to retirement
  • Clinic located 2 minutes from Valley Baptist Medical Center – Harlingen
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; structured call model with in-house call rooms available
  • L&D Unit: 14 labor rooms, 7 triage beds, 4 dedicated OBOR suites, and 24-hour in-house anesthesia coverage
  • Da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system on site
  • 3D mammography imaging available
  • COEMIG and COERS certified for minimally invasive gynecologic and robotic surgical procedures
  • State-designated Level III NICU with 24/7 neonatologist coverage
  • Level III Maternal Designation with MFM support through Driscoll provider partnership
  • Exclusive Couplet Care model and dedicated Kangaroo Care nursing program
  • Valley Baptist Health System: 586-bed Level II Trauma Center; part of Tenet Healthcare
  • Full in-house administrative, billing, IT, HR, and legal support through Tenet Physician Resources
  • J-1 and H-1B visas accepted

What We Offer

  • Guaranteed competitive salary with production bonus
  • CME allowance with stipend
  • Full in-house billing, coding, and collections support
  • Malpractice insurance provided
  • Health, dental, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Deferred compensation program
  • Relocation assistance

Candidate Requirements

  • MD or DO degree required
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology (ABOG or AOBOG)
  • Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain an unrestricted Texas license

Why Harlingen

Harlingen sits at the heart of the Rio Grande Valley — one of the fastest-growing regions in Texas — offering an unmatched combination of affordability, lifestyle, and community warmth. The cost of living is among the lowest in the country, housing is accessible, and no state income tax means your compensation goes further here than virtually anywhere else in the Sun Belt.

South Padre Island's beaches are just 40 minutes away, and the Valley's year-round semi-tropical climate makes outdoor life — golf, fishing, boating, birding, and more — part of the daily rhythm. With strong schools, a welcoming culture, and a healthcare community that's growing to meet rising demand, Harlingen is a place where physicians put down roots and stay.

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

Provide comprehensive OB/GYN care within a well-established practice at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Manage patient volume and utilize advanced surgical systems like the Da Vinci Xi for gynecologic procedures.

Requirements

Requires an MD or DO degree and Board Certification or Eligibility in Obstetrics & Gynecology. Must possess or be eligible for an unrestricted Texas medical license.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Robotic SurgeryMinimally Invasive Gynecologic SurgeryPatient CareClinical Resources ManagementL&D Unit Management

OB/GYN — Physician Career Context

OB/GYN pay on WeekdayDoc is down 8.3% 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 OB/GYN Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution6 jobs

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Annual compensation range

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#2

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Beth Israel Lahey Health · Exeter, New Hampshire

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#3

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$100-$200/hr
#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Ob/gyn listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 799 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

Guaranteed competitive salary with production bonus
CME allowance with stipend
Full in-house billing, coding, and collections support
Malpractice insurance provided
Health, dental, and life insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Deferred compensation program
Relocation assistance