A 250-bed acute care hospital in Harlingen, Texas — anchored in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley — is recruiting a full-time employed vascular surgeon to lead and grow a high-acuity program defined by one of the region's most compelling clinical needs: a dense diabetic population driving exceptional limb salvage volume. The case mix spans the full vascular spectrum, from open aortic and carotid surgery to complex endovascular intervention and dialysis access, in a modern dedicated vascular suite. Texas levies no state income tax, and the Valley's cost of living remains among the most affordable in the Sun Belt.
Perks and Benefits
- Employed position with competitive base salary and productivity incentives
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage
- Relocation assistance provided
- Paid professional liability (malpractice) insurance
- CME allowance included
- No Texas state income tax — a meaningful addition to total compensation
Practice Highlights
- Full-spectrum vascular surgery program: open and endovascular procedures across the full case mix
- High-volume limb salvage surgery driven by a large regional diabetic population — a defining clinical differentiator for this program
- Dialysis access surgery as a consistent component of the caseload
- Carotid endarterectomy and aortic surgery (open and endovascular) included in scope
- Modern dedicated vascular suite with full endovascular capabilities on a 250-bed acute care campus
- Employed model with institutional support — no private-practice overhead or partnership buy-in required
- Serves a large, underserved Rio Grande Valley catchment with significant unmet vascular surgical demand
Qualifications
- MD or DO with board certification or board eligibility in Vascular Surgery
- Completion of an accredited vascular surgery residency or integrated vascular surgery training program
- Proficiency in endovascular techniques is required — open and endovascular skill set expected across the full case spectrum
- Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure in Texas
About the Community
Harlingen sits in the lower Rio Grande Valley of South Texas, a rapidly growing binational region with a warm climate year-round and a cost of living well below the national average. South Padre Island and Gulf Coast beaches are within easy driving distance, offering year-round outdoor recreation alongside the Valley's vibrant border culture, local dining, and community events. For physicians seeking an affordable, sun-drenched lifestyle with genuine clinical impact in an underserved region, the Rio Grande Valley delivers on both counts.