• Neonatology Physician

    HCA Healthcare (Brownsville, TX)


    Description

    Specialization:

    Neonatal Perinatal

    Job Summary:

    Unique opportunity for work/life balance just 22 miles from the sandy beaches of South Padre Island!

     

    Valley Regional Medical Center is assisting a well established neonatology group practice to recruit a new neonatologist to their team. Three neonatologists currently cover two Level III NICUs along with L/D and Newborn Nursery service. Call is from home, while experienced NNPs provide 24/7 in-house coverage. Both NICUs have highly engaged service lines, with a commitment to providing quality, compassionate care. Full time/Part time available.

    About the Practice:

    + Practice has served the South Texas/Brownsville market for 35 years.

    + Physicians typically work from 7 am - 5 pm (shorter shifts when working weekends)

    + 3 or 4 calls from home per week of service (3 calls one week, 4 calls the following week), the practice covers 2 weeks on / one week completely off, with call including both hospitals, with 24/7 NNP in house coverage at both facilities.

    + The practice covers two Level 3 NICU's and their respective routine nurseries. Equal time is spent at both facilities (3 days at one, 4 days at the other) per week.

    + Average deliveries combined is about 4,000 per year.

    + Typical NICU census is 10 at Valley Regional, 12 at Valley Baptist

    Benefits/Incentives:

    + The practice will offer a competitive salary

    + Benefits include health, dental, 401K, Profit sharing, malpractice, and one week of time off every 3rd week.

    + Yearly bonus available based on productivity.

    + Partnership track

    + Group will consider a new grad or experienced neonatology candidate.

    About Valley Regional Medical Center:

    For more than 50 years, Valley Regional Medical Center has proudly served the Rio Grande Valley community. As a full service, 214 bed acute-care hospital, and home to a team of more than 400 physicians representing over 30 specialties. A leader in a vast array of high-quality programs, including surgical robotics, advanced laparoscopic and endoscopic surgeries, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, women's services, pediatric services, neonatal intensive care and specialized Medical Unit, Surgical, Cardiac and Stroke.

     

    + Nationally accredited Advanced Primary Stroke Center

    + Level III Trauma Center

    + The Women’s Center specializes in obstetrics and neonatology and offers newborn nurseries and spacious and newly renovated labor/delivery suites. and newborn nurseries and cheerful, home-like birthing rooms

    + Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

    + Delivers over 2,000 babies annually

    + 10-bed NICU

    + 4 daVinci Robots

    + Transport team available 24 hours/day

     

    Brownsville, Texas sits at the southern tip of the state and is home to more than 200,000 people. This vibrant, multicultural community is one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. and offers notably low cost of living, making it a great place to put down roots. Brownsville, Texas offers easy access to fishing, kayaking, birdwatching, outdoor recreation year round, and is located minutes from South Padre Island, Texas ranked #1 Beach in Texas for 2025. Brownsville is also home to SpaceX rocket launches and one of the largest LNG facilities in the country, both driving innovation and economic growth in the region. The city also boasts a rich arts and culture scene, highlighted by the Children’s Museum of Brownsville, the nationally recognized Gladys Porter Zoo, and a growing network of festivals and cultural events that reflect the city’s deep heritage. It’s an incredible community that blends lifestyle, culture and opportunity in a unique way.