Neurology Opportunity in Texas

Doctors Hospital of Laredo is recruiting a Neurologist to join the community.

Position Highlights:

• Employed Opportunity
• Generous Compensation Package, Great Benefits, Sign On
• Bonus, Relocation and more!
• BC/BE Required and Spanish speaking is desirable
• Opportunity for Inpatient or Outpatient Setting

Doctors Hospital is certified as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission, a recognition considered to be the gold standard for stroke patient care.

Their specially trained stroke team and emergency department personnel are ready 24 hours a day to quickly respond to stroke emergencies and begin treatment. The hospital has a dedicated stroke unit and also provides inpatient stroke rehab services.

Hospital Information:
Doctors Hospital of Laredo is a 180-bed facility, which is committed to Service Excellence. There are 188 physicians on the medical staff with the hospital, 80 of who are on active staff. Our nursing staff draws upon years of clinical experience and is also associated with several area nursing programs. The hospital is a Level III trauma center and has over 18,000 emergency department visits each year. Centers of emphasis include: Cancer, Cardiology, Emergency Medicine, Surgery, Women's Health and Dialysis. 

Community Information:
Laredo is a city of over 230,000 people located on the south Texas border, about 150 miles southwest of San Antonio. The 10th most populous city in Texas as well as the largest inland port in the country, Laredo boasts a vibrant local economy.  You will enjoy mild winters and warm summers, as well as golf courses, state parks and other recreational activities.  Laredo offers a strong residential market, two public school districts in addition to private and charter schools, and a robust business community.  

South Texas Health System Clinics is recruiting a new Neurologist to the communities of McAllen and Edinburg. This is a great opportunity to start your own practice in an area that is experiencing tremendous growth and a strong economy.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Employed Opportunity Opened to Visa Candidates.
• Enjoy great benefits
• paid malpractice
• sign-on bonus
• CME allowance

Requirements:

• Candidates should be BE/BC
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills 

At the crossroads of the United States and Mexico, the four-county region known as the Rio Grande Valley is the third largest and one of the fastest growing areas in Texas. Multicultural and largely bilingual, the population of the Rio Grande Valley now totals more than 1.4 Million. One of the fastest-growing counties in the United States.  Once reliant on agriculture and world-class nature tourism, the RGV has been transformed into a major international trade area with first-rate commercial and manufacturing facilities, as well as numerous health care, retirement and higher education institutions. In addition, Hidalgo has become a shopping mecca, with several districts attracting millions of visitors each year.

The Valley’s dynamic population and economy, injected with millions of dollars annually by Winter Texans, has led to a steady increase in employment, particularly opportunities requiring higher levels of education. Construction is taking place throughout the region, bringing thousands of jobs with the promise of sustainable economic growth and prosperity.

McAllen/Edinburg enjoys a high quality of life with a low cost of living. It is one of the least expensive metro areas to live in the nation (2nd in Kiplinger’s 2019 list). Residents spend less than the national median sale price on home purchases, as well as less than the national average on everyday expenses like food, transportation and heath care. These facts, coupled with the areas relaxed paced of life, safe neighborhoods, and welcoming communal environment, make McAllen and its surrounding areas a great place to live and raise a family. With 3 airports in the area the Rio Grande Valley is it easy access to national and international destinations including Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Las Vegas and Mexico City.

With year-round sunshine, tropical breezes and little rainfall, the weather is another key draw to the area. Temperatures are mild throughout the year, particularly in winter, with an average high of 85.9* and low of 65.2*… ideal for capturing the natural beauty of the Valley including the beaches on South Padre Island, or participating in wildlife and outdoor activities like birdwatching, golfing, and more.

For additional information, please send your CV to samantha.barnett@uhsinc.com

Samantha Barnett
In-House Physician Recruiter
(956) 388-2218

samantha.barnett@uhsinc.com