Orthopedic Surgeon (Sports or Joint) Opening to Join Private Practice in Brownsville, TX
Dallas, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Orthopedics-Sports Medicine
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Brownsville, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship Yes

Job Description

Last Update: 4/23/24

Come to Brownsville, Texas to join a busy Orthopedic practice with steady growth. The practice is seeking a motivated Ortho Joint or Sports Specialist to meet demand for continued growth. J1 waivers are accepted in this area. All levels of experience are encouraged to apply! Spanish Speaking preferred but not required

  • Front office staff, MA and billing support
  • X-ray and Ultrasound in office
  • 8 OR suites
  • 25 bed Dedicated Ortho/Trauma floor
  • Da Vinci Xi
  • Anticipated Call 1:4

Valley Baptist Medical Center – Brownsville, Texas

  • Trauma Level III (ACS Verified)
  • Primary Stroke Center
  • EMR – Cerner
  • 243 licensed beds (200 operational)

Key Accomplishments:

  • Get with the Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus and Target Stroke Elite Plus Award for stroke care from the American Heart Association for quick action in treating stroke patients with lifesaving medications, 2022
  • Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation from the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, 2015
  • Certified as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation
  • Certified as a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology by the Surgical Review Corporation
  • Coronary Intervention Excellence AwardTM, 2015
  • Gynecologic Surgery Excellence AwardTM, 2020-2011
  • Labor & Delivery Excellence AwardTM, 2020-2015
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology Excellence AwardTM, 2020-2018, 2016-2015
  • Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery (COERS), 2017
  • Texas Ten Step and Mother Friendly Worksite, 2018
  • Health grades:
    • 2020-2019 Patient Safety Excellence Award™
    • 2020-2018 Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™
    • 2020-2018 Labor & Delivery Excellence Award™
    • 2020-2018 Labor & Delivery Excellence Award™

Brownsville, Texas is located in the Rio Grande Valley, one of the fastest growing areas in Texas, and is a scenic, cultural place like no other. Known as Texas' Tropical Playground, Brownsville is located a short 25 minutes from South Padre Island and the SpaceX launch pad. The area is a perfect location for those that love the outdoors and tropical atmosphere. The Rio Grande Valley includes three major cities (Harlingen, Brownsville and McAllen) and a population of 1.3 million.

This position is affiliated with Valley Baptist Health System which has two full service hospitals with 800+ licensed beds and 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-Harlingen and Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville, are focused on quality, safety and high level patient satisfaction. This position will serve in the Brownsville community and integrated primarily with Valley Baptist Medical Center – Brownsville.

Interested candidates should send a CV for immediate consideration.