Neonatology Physician

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 da Vinci 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 Space

X 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.