Hematology/Oncology Opportunity to join Private Practice- Harlingen, TX

Valley Baptist Physician Network is seeking a Hematology Oncology Fellowship trained physician to join an existing and established private practice in Harlingen, TX. This is a fabulous growth opportunity with a partnership track potential. Clinic is fully staffed with a chemotherapy infusion center, PET/CT, Radiation and oral dispensing pharmacy. 

Position Details:

• M-F 8-5 schedule 
• 90% office, 5-10% IP
• Call every 3rd weekend 
• Average 5 patients per day 
• Academics not required, but our UT-RGV campus is open to community provider teaching participation
• Office adjacent to Valley Baptist Medical Center, Harlingen Campus 

Valley Baptist Medical Center – Harlingen, Texas

• Trauma Level II (ACS Verified)
• DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center
• 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

With a population of over 1.3 million people, the Rio Grande Valley is one of the fastest growing areas in Texas. Located a short drive from South Padre Island and you can enjoy:

• Watching SpaceX launches and landings from the beach
• 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

Interested candidates should submit a CV for immediate consideration.   

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.