Orthopedic Surgery Physician - Hip and Joint
Reported by 5 physicians · state cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Harlingen, Texas
- Schedule
- 2-3 days per week split between clinic and OR block time; clinic hours Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM · 3-5 call days per month, including general ortho call
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $900k – $1,200k
- Practice
- Multi-specialty group · Hospital (Level II Trauma Center)
5 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
This is a full-time fellowship-trained Hip & Joint Orthopedic Surgeon position in a 586-bed Level II Trauma Center with a 70/30 inpatient/outpatient case mix, flexible 2-3 day weekly schedule, and 3-5 call days per month. The role offers a competitive guaranteed base salary with productivity bonuses and extensive institutional support including advanced surgical technology and hospital coverage staffing.
What the posting highlights
- Ortho Trauma provider on staff for hospital coverage
- Care setting: 70/30 inpatient/outpatient case mix
- Patient population: Rio Grande Valley region, South Texas
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- What physicians report
- $900k – $1,200k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 5 recent physician reports · state cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 5 recent, approved physician reports (state cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.
Employer
Tenet Healthcare
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Multi-specialty group
- Facility type
- Hospital (Level II Trauma Center)
- Beds
- 586
- Trauma level
- Level II Trauma Center
- Patient population
- Rio Grande Valley region, South Texas
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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- 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 days per week split between clinic and OR block time; clinic hours Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Call burden
- 3-5 call days per month, including general ortho call
- Inpatient / outpatient
- 70/30 inpatient/outpatient case mix
- Coverage model
- Ortho Trauma provider on staff for hospital coverage
- Admin burden
- in-house support for billing, coding, collections, IT, HR, and legal
- FTE
- 1
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Official employer source
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Signal
- First seen
- 2 mo ago
- Last verified
- yesterday
- Extraction confidence
- 90%
Full description
Valley Baptist Physician Network is expanding its orthopedic program and seeking a fellowship-trained Hip & Joint Surgeon to join an established, multi-specialty group in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley. You'll operate within a 586-bed Level II Trauma Center equipped with cutting-edge surgical technology — including da Vinci robotic systems, Brainlab computer navigation, and an AIRO mobile intraoperative CT — bringing capabilities to South Texas that are rare in markets this size. A dedicated Ortho/Trauma floor, an on-site Ortho Trauma provider for VBMC coverage, and an MOB connected directly to the hospital OR mean your time goes to patients, not logistics. This is a high-impact opportunity in a fast-growing region where your skills will genuinely shape the standard of orthopedic care.
Position Highlights- Hip & joint orthopedic surgery with fellowship training or extensive experience preferred
- Flexible schedule: 2–3 days per week split between clinic and OR block time
- Clinic hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- 70/30 inpatient/outpatient case mix
- Estimated 3–5 call days per month, inclusive of general ortho call
- Dedicated Ortho/Trauma floor at Valley Baptist Medical Center – Harlingen
- Ortho Trauma provider on staff, providing VBMC coverage
- Office located in the Medical Office Building with walking-distance access to the hospital OR
- Potential for privileges at sister facility in Brownsville
- Competitive guaranteed base salary with productivity bonuses
- Paid time off for vacation and CME, with CME stipend
- In-house support for billing, coding, collections, IT, HR, and legal
- Access to advanced surgical technology: da Vinci robotic systems, Brainlab navigation, AIRO mobile intraoperative CT, and Cirq robotic surgical arm
- Malpractice insurance provided
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Deferred compensation program
- Relocation assistance
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
- Fellowship training in Hip & Joint reconstruction preferred; extensive clinical experience considered
- Trauma Certification a plus
Harlingen sits at the center of the Rio Grande Valley — one of the fastest-growing regions in Texas — offering a semi-tropical climate, affordable housing, and zero state income tax that stretch your earnings further than most markets. South Padre Island's beaches are less than an hour away, and the area's family-friendly culture, strong schools, and welcoming community make it an easy place to put down roots. Whether you're drawn by the outdoor lifestyle, the low cost of living, or simply the chance to build something meaningful in an underserved region, the Valley delivers on both professional ambition and personal quality of life.