Employed OB/GYN Opportunity - Valley Baptist Medical Center | Harlingen, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is in search of a Board Eligible/Board Certified OB/GYN to become part of a well-established practice situated just moments away from our medical center in Harlingen. This presents a remarkable chance to join a flourishing team, with ample mentorship provided as a senior physician approaches retirement.

Key Highlights:

• Practice Environment: Clinic located merely 2 minutes from the medical center in Harlingen.

• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM; structured call model with available in-house call rooms.

• Facilities: Equipped with 14 labor rooms, 7 triage beds, 4 dedicated OBOR suites, and 24-hour in-house anesthesia support for labor and delivery.

• Technology: Access to cutting-edge resources, including da Vinci robotic surgical systems, 3D mammography, and certifications for minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries (COEMIG/COERS).

• Support Team: A strong support network including clinic staff, anesthesia specialists, maternal-fetal medicine experts, and Level III NICU coverage.

Candidate Qualifications:

• M.D. or D.O. degree.

• Possession of a Texas medical license or eligibility for an unrestricted Texas license.

• Board Eligible or Board Certified by the ABOG or AOBOG.

Facility Overview:

The medical center in Harlingen provides a comprehensive range of services for women and children, supported by advanced technology:

• 14 labor rooms and 7 triage beds.

• 4 specialized OBOR suites.

• 24-hour in-house anesthesia support for labor and delivery.

• Designated Level III NICU.

• Exclusive Couplet Care model for mother-newborn rooming-in.

• Certified Kangaroo Care Nurse available for skin-to-skin and golden hour programs.

• COEMIG and COERS certified for minimally invasive gynecologic procedures and robotic surgery.

• 3D mammography imaging technology.

• Da Vinci XI robotic surgical system.

Women’s & Children’s Services:

Our health system offers a complete continuum of care across the Harlingen and Brownsville campuses, featuring a Healthy Women’s Center, dedicated labor and delivery, and postpartum units, with OB/GYNs available around the clock. Both hospitals are recognized as Level III Maternal Designations, providing advanced maternal-fetal medicine services in collaboration with Driscoll providers. Patients benefit from birthing and Lamaze training, lactation support, and family-centered programs that prioritize comfort and care.

Additionally, both hospitals house Level III NICUs staffed by neonatologists and providers available 24/7. With further support from Driscoll Children’s Hospital subspecialists and telemedicine, we offer critical, step-down, and intermediate care. NICU services are family-oriented, featuring sleep rooms, donor milk support, and breastfeeding consultations to ensure a seamless transition of care.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive guaranteed salary with potential production bonuses.

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life, disability insurance, a 401k plan with matching contributions, CME allowance and stipend, and malpractice coverage.

• In-house support for administrative, IT, HR, legal, and billing services.

About the Location:

Situated in the Rio Grande Valley, Harlingen is among the fastest-growing areas in Texas, boasting year-round semi-tropical weather, affordable housing, no state income tax, and convenient access to the beaches of South Padre Island. With a family-friendly atmosphere, excellent educational institutions, and a welcoming community, the Valley is an ideal environment for physicians seeking both professional advancement and personal satisfaction.

About Us:

Our health system, with facilities in Harlingen and Brownsville, stands as the premier healthcare provider in the Rio Grande Valley. Both hospitals have consistently received accolades for excellence in patient safety, clinical outcomes, and innovative technology. The Harlingen facility, a 586-bed Level II Trauma Center, was the first in the region to be certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center and features four Cath Lab Suites, multiple da Vinci surgical robots, and advanced technologies such as Brainlab and AIRO. The Brownsville facility complements this legacy with nationally recognized programs in bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, and women’s health, along with numerous Healthgrades awards for patient safety, obstetrics, and gynecologic surgery. Together, our health system has been honored as “Best Hospital” and “Best Emergency Room” by local readers’ choice awards, continually setting the standard for compassionate, high-quality care throughout South Texas.

Our employment practices are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee is discriminated against based on 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.