Otolaryngology job in Harlingen TX

Otolaryngologist

Location: Rio Grande Valley, Texas

Join a quality-focused practice of five Otolaryngologists providing care in the Rio Grande Valley. Community need is high, and you can be busy when you start. The group is well-established, and transitioning can be seamless. Valley Baptist Medical Center Harlingen has a robust Clinical Research Department available for any proposed research if desired. Additionally, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is located in the area and is open to community providers participating in teaching opportunities in the academic setting. This is a new opportunity, and we are committed to bringing the best physician fit into the group.

Job Description:

• Five physicians and experienced support staff
• Team environment and great mentorship opportunity
• Flexibility to develop a practice and surgery schedule based on your preferences and strengths
• State-of-the-art clinic technology
• M-F 8:30-5:30 office hours, W/E only when on call
• Call rotation of 1:5, clinic only
• Clinic short 4 minutes away from VBMC Harlingen

Facility Details:

• Valley Baptist Medical Center Harlingen, Texas
• Trauma Level II (ACS Verified)
• EMR Cerner
• 586 licensed beds (380 operational)

Key Accomplishments:

• ACS Trauma II Certification - first Trauma II facility in the Rio Grande Valley & South of San Antonio
• Only Pediatric ICU in Cameron County
• One of only three Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Units in Cameron County (with VB-Brownsville)
• Only dedicated Geriatric Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit in Cameron County
• Regional leader in orthopedic care and joint replacement with TJC Certification for Knee and Hip Replacement
• Get with the Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus and Target Honor Role for stroke care from the American Heart Association for quick action in treating stroke patients with lifesaving medications, 2022
• Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen Women’s Services Program named on Becker’s Hospital Review 100 hospital & health systems with great women’s health programs for 2020, 2017 & 2016
• Brainlab computer navigation system, AIRO mobile intraoperative CT, and Cirq robotic surgical arm, first to Bring Minimally Invasive, Robotic Spine Surgery to Rio Grande Valley, 2021
• Gold Seal of Approval for knee and hip replacement from The Joint Commission
• Valley Baptist Licensed Vocational School of Nursing with LVN to RN program
• Diabetes Education Center Certified by the American Diabetes Association

Community Overview:

The Rio Grande Valley, one of the fastest-growing areas in Texas, is a scenic cultural place where palm trees and citrus thrive. Famous for bird watching migration and 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
• Golfing, hunting, birding, fishing, boating

The Rio Grande Valley (The Valley), located in the southernmost tip of Texas, is in close proximity to the best Texas beaches. Known as the Texas Tropical Playground, where palm trees and citrus orchards thrive and famous for bird watching migration. It is home to 1.5 million residents who enjoy year-round sunny mild weather. This four-county paradise is one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States with sprawling residential neighborhood communities and golf courses. The robust economy and vast tourism support a vast array of restaurants and shopping establishments. Three major international airports keep this region well connected to most major cities. The economy is fueled with Gulf Port international business, their legendarily rich agricultural land, and multi-national manufacturing with twin-plant operations in