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 service line. The facility holds DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center designation, operates a dedicated 14-bed Neuro ICU, and is supported by a multidisciplinary team that includes endovascular neurologists, neurohospitalists, outpatient neurology, and physiatry. Paid call at $2,800 per day and a manageable call structure make this one of the more financially compelling neurosurgery opportunities in South Texas.
Perks and Benefits
- Employed, full-time position with competitive base compensation and production incentives
- Paid call: $2,800 per day, compensated in addition to base salary
- Comprehensive benefits package included
- Clinic situated in a professional building directly adjacent to the hospital for seamless hospital-to-clinic workflow
- Visa sponsorship available for J-1 and H-1B candidates (non-cap exempt)
Practice Highlights
- DNV-designated Comprehensive Stroke Center with a state-of-the-art 14-bed Neuro ICU
- Multidisciplinary neuroscience team: 2 endovascular neurologists, 2 neurohospitalists, outpatient neurology, and physiatry support
- OR support includes Certified First Assists and dedicated block time availability
- Clinic schedule of approximately 2 days per week seeing 15–20 patients per day; surgery days scheduled as needed
- Call structure: approximately 10 paid primary call days per month plus approximately 10 backup call days — backup call is rarely activated
- High-demand, growing regional referral base in one of Texas's fastest-expanding metropolitan areas
Qualifications
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurosurgery
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Neurological Surgery residency
- Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort with the full spectrum of neurosurgical volume appropriate to a comprehensive stroke and neuro-critical care center
- J-1 and H-1B visa candidates welcome
About the Community
Harlingen sits in the Rio Grande Valley, one of the fastest-growing regions in Texas, offering a semi-tropical climate with warm weather year-round and no state income tax. Affordable housing, easy access to South Padre Island beaches, and abundant outdoor recreation — boating, fishing, hunting, and golf — define the lifestyle here. The Valley's rapid population growth translates directly into a robust and expanding patient base, making this a strong long-term practice destination for a neurosurgeon seeking both professional impact and quality of life.