General Surgery Physician

General Surgery Physician

Brownsville, TexasPosted 10d agoattending physician
~$527,500SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage

Reported by 36 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

General SurgeryFull-time2-3 clinic/OR days with dedicated block time; clinic hours Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM · Manageable call with 7 call days per month

Overview

Location
Brownsville, Texas
Schedule
2-3 clinic/OR days with dedicated block time; clinic hours Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM · Manageable call with 7 call days per month
SalaryDr Signal range
$433k – $684k

36 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Hospital-connected office setting · Hospital (Valley Baptist Medical Center)

Role summary

General Surgery position with Valley Baptist Physician Network offering a balanced schedule (70% inpatient, 30% outpatient with 2-3 clinic/OR days weekly), manageable call (7 days/month), and access to advanced surgical technology including da Vinci robotics. Compensation includes guaranteed salary plus productivity bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and relocation support.

What the posting highlights

  • Established physician network with collaborative team
  • Care setting: Approximately 70% inpatient / 30% outpatient
  • Patient population: Growing community in Rio Grande Valley

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$433k–$684k · $528k median
$402kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$714k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$433k – $684k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
36 recent physician reports · region cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Bonus / incentives
Productivity bonuses

Benefits named in the posting

  • CME time and stipend
  • Malpractice insurance provided
  • Health, dental, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Deferred compensation program
  • Relocation assistance
Physician-reported total comp$433k–$684k · $528k median
$402kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$714k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 36 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

Tenet Healthcare

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Hospital-connected office setting
Facility type
Hospital (Valley Baptist Medical Center)
Patient population
Growing community in Rio Grande Valley
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Texas
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Hospital-connected office setting

SalaryDr will show local peer compensation and hiring supply here once this role has enough physician-reported data.

Questions to ask the employer

  • How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
2-3 clinic/OR days with dedicated block time; clinic hours Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM
Call burden
Manageable call with 7 call days per month
Shift type
Daytime with on-call
Patient volume
Approximately 70% inpatient / 30% outpatient
Inpatient / outpatient
Approximately 70% inpatient / 30% outpatient
Coverage model
Established physician network with collaborative team
Admin burden
In-house billing, coding, IT, HR, and legal support provided
FTE
1

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Official employer source
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
1 wk ago
Last verified
yesterday
Extraction confidence
75%

Full description

Why Join Us Join Valley Baptist Physician Network and become part of a respected, established surgical team in the Rio Grande Valley. Practice in a hospital-connected setting with access to advanced technology and strong clinical support. Enjoy a balanced schedule, manageable call, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing community. Position Highlights General Surgery opportunity with an established physician network Office connected to Valley Baptist Medical Center 2-3 clinic/OR days with dedicated block time Clinic hours Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM Approximately 70% inpatient / 30% outpatient Estimated 7 call days per month Collaborative team with experienced providers Access to da Vinci robotic technology What We Offer Guaranteed salary with productivity bonuses CME time and stipend In-house billing, coding, IT, HR, and legal support Advanced surgical technology and robotics Opportunity to practice within a leading regional health system Malpractice insurance provided Health, dental, and life insurance 401(k) with employer matching Deferred compensation program Relocation assistance Candidate Requirements Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship training or extensive experience Trauma certification preferred Why Brownsville Brownsville offers year-round sunshine, affordable living, and no state income tax. Located near South Padre Island, it provides easy access to beaches, fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities. With a family-friendly atmosphere and continued growth throughout the Rio Grande Valley, Brownsville is an excellent place to live and practice.