<p>A hospital-based neurosurgery practice in Harlingen, Texas — anchored in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley — is recruiting a full-time, employed Neurosurgeon to join a well-resourced neuroscience team at a DNV-designated Comprehensive Stroke Center. The position offers paid call at $2,800 per day on top of base compensation, a manageable clinic-to-OR schedule, and immediate integration into a multidisciplinary neuroscience service line that includes endovascular neurology, neurohospitalist coverage, and physiatry. This is a high-impact opportunity in one of the fastest-growing regions in Texas, with strong institutional support and advanced inpatient infrastructure already in place.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Employed, full-time position with competitive base compensation and production incentives</li> <li>Paid call at $2,800 per day, compensated in addition to base salary</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package included</li> <li>Clinic space in a professional building directly adjacent to the hospital</li> <li>Visa sponsorship available for J-1 and H-1B candidates (non-cap exempt)</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>DNV-designated Comprehensive Stroke Center with a state-of-the-art 14-bed Neuro ICU</li> <li>Multidisciplinary neuroscience team: 2 endovascular neurologists, 2 neurohospitalists, outpatient neurology, and physiatry — all in place and actively supporting the service line</li> <li>OR support includes Certified First Assists and dedicated block time availability</li> <li>Clinic schedule of approximately 2 days per week seeing 15–20 patients per day; surgery days scheduled as needed</li> <li>Call structure: approximately 10 paid primary call days per month plus approximately 10 backup call days — backup call is rarely activated</li> <li>Clinic located in a professional building adjacent to the hospital, streamlining inpatient-to-outpatient workflow</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurosurgery</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Neurosurgery residency program</li> <li>Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Comfort with the full spectrum of neurosurgical acuity in a comprehensive stroke and neuro-critical care environment</li> <li>J-1 and H-1B visa candidates welcome to apply</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Harlingen sits in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas — a semi-tropical region experiencing some of the strongest population and economic growth in the state. Texas levies no state income tax, and housing costs remain well below national averages, making the Valley an attractive destination for physicians building long-term roots. South Padre Island beaches are within easy driving distance, and the region offers year-round outdoor recreation including boating, fishing, hunting, and golf.</p>