Neurosurgery Physician

Why Join Us

Valley Baptist Physician Network offers a rare opportunity to be the region's only neurosurgeon at a DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center — the only one south of San Antonio — with immediate, built-in volume and a fully integrated neuro team behind you.

You'll operate within a 586-bed ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center equipped with cutting-edge technology including Brainlab, AIRO, and da Vinci robotics, supported by a dedicated interdisciplinary team of endovascular neurologists, neurohospitalists, and physiatrists.

This is a community that genuinely needs you, in a health system that has been the regional standard-bearer for nearly 100 years. If you're looking for clinical impact, financial upside, and long-term stability, the Rio Grande Valley delivers all three.

Position Highlights

• Solo neurosurgeon with a fully built-out neuro infrastructure: two endovascular neurologists, two neurohospitalists, outpatient neurology (general, epilepsy, stroke), and two physiatrists
• Approximately two clinic days per week, 15–20 patients per day
• Surgery days as needed with block OR time available
• Call: 10 days/month of paid primary call plus 10 backup call days (backup rarely activated)
• Paid call at $2,800/day in addition to base salary and production bonuses
• Dedicated Certified First Assists in the OR
• Clinic located in the professional building directly attached to Valley Baptist Medical Center – Harlingen
• State-of-the-art 14-bed Neuro ICU
• Privileges at Valley Baptist – Harlingen with potential for additional privileges at sister facility in Brownsville
• EMR: Cerner
• Visa sponsorship available for J1 and H1B non-cap exempt candidates

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary plus production bonuses
• Paid call compensation at $2,800 per day
• Dedicated OR support with Certified First Assists
• Access to advanced surgical technology including Brainlab, AIRO, and da Vinci robotics
• Visa sponsorship (J1 and H1B non-cap exempt)
• 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. from an accredited medical school
• Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Neurosurgery residency
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurosurgery
• Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain one

Why Harlingen

Harlingen sits at the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, one of Texas's fastest-growing regions, where year-round semi-tropical weather, no state income tax, and an exceptionally low cost of living make for an enviable lifestyle.

South Padre Island's beaches are just an hour away, and the area's family-friendly communities are served by strong local schools and a welcoming, tight-knit culture. Whether you're drawn to outdoor living, international dining, or proximity to the Texas–Mexico border culture, the Valley offers something most markets can't match: affordability without sacrifice. For physicians who want to build a life — not just a career — Harlingen is an easy choice.

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!