Vascular Surgery Job at Tenet Healthcare in 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