Employed Private Practice : Gastroenterology Opportunity – Valley Baptist Medical Center | Harlingen, TX

Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen is the largest hospital in the Rio Grande Valley, is seeking a Board Certified / Board Eligible Gastroenterologist to join our thriving physician network. This is a rare opportunity to join a respected GI practice with a strong referral base and the infrastructure to support immediate growth in a high-demand service area.

Highlights :

Employed position with a well-established hospital-based group

Outpatient practice with access to hospital consults and procedures

State-of-the-art endoscopy suites and advanced GI technology

Strong referral base with immediate patient demand

Competitive compensation with productivity incentives

Comprehensive benefits, CME, malpractice, and relocation assistance

Candidate Requirements :

Board Eligible or Board Certified in Gastroenterology

Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) certified preferred; ERCP experience desirable

Commitment to high-quality patient care and collaborative practice

About the Facility :

Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen is a 586-bed, ACS-verified Level II Trauma Center and a leading facility in the region, offering :

Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) with advanced equipment and full specialty support

Brainlab computer navigation system, AIRO mobile intraoperative CT, and Cirq robotic surgical arm

The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for knee and hip replacement

DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center and Level III NICU

Cerner EMR

The hospital also provides access to a robust Clinical Research Department and optional teaching opportunities through the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley for interested physicians

About the Area :

Located in the Rio Grande Valley, Harlingen is one of the fastest-growing regions in Texas, offering year-round semi-tropical weather, affordable housing, no state income tax, and easy access to the beaches of South Padre Island. With a family-friendly culture, excellent schools, and a welcoming community, the Valley provides an ideal setting for physicians seeking both professional growth and personal fulfillment.

Valley Baptist Health System

Valley Baptist Health System, with hospitals in Harlingen and Brownsville, is the leading healthcare provider in the Rio Grande Valley. Both hospitals have been consistently recognized for excellence in patient safety, clinical outcomes, and innovative technology. Valley Baptist-Harlingen, a 586-bed Level II Trauma Center, was the first in the region certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center and is home to four Cath Lab Suites, multiple da Vinci surgical robots, and advanced technologies such as Brainlab and AIRO. Valley Baptist-Brownsville complements this legacy with nationally recognized programs in bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, and womens health, along with multiple Healthgrades awards for patient safety, obstetrics, and gynecologic surgery. Together, the health system has been voted Best Hospital and Best Emergency Room by local readers choice awards and continues to set the standard for compassionate, high-quality care across South Texas.

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