Opportunity Details:
We are seeking a full-time Neurosurgeon to join a hospital-based practice in McAllen/Edinburg, Texas. This role is centered on advanced cranial neurosurgery, including complex brain tumor resections, cerebrovascular procedures, and skull base surgery, with spinal cases as a complement to a primarily cranial caseload. You will work alongside a strong, collaborative care team with full institutional support, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional cranial neurosurgical care.
Quick Facts
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule / Hours: Standard clinical and surgical hours with shared call coverage
Call: Shared call with other local neurosurgeons
Patient Volume: Busy neurosurgery practice with diverse case mix
Location: McAllen/Edinburg, Texas (Rio Grande Valley)
Practice Setting: Hospital-based neurosurgery group within South Texas Health System (STHS)
Support / Care Team: Multidisciplinary team including neurosurgeons, APPs, and support staff
EMR / Technology: Cerner electronic medical record system
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive neurosurgical care for cranial patients
Collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, and support staff to deliver optimal outcomes
Manage inpatient and outpatient neurosurgical cases and shared call responsibilities
Document all patient care efficiently using Cerner EMR
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives and productivity bonuses
Sign-on / Relocation: Signing bonus and relocation assistance available
Health, Dental, Vision & Retirement: Comprehensive benefits including 401(k) with company match
PTO, CME & Schedule Flexibility
Wellness & Work-Life Balance Support including malpractice, life & disability insurance
Qualifications
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurosurgery
Active or eligible Texas medical license
Experience in cranial and spinal neurosurgery required
Growth & Development
Leadership and advancement opportunities within the neurosurgery department and health system
Mentorship, training, and academic involvement encouraged
About the Organization & Community
South Texas Health System (STHS) is a regional multi-hospital system renowned for delivering high-quality comprehensive healthcare across specialties in the Rio Grande Valley. McAllen/Edinburg offers a multicultural, bilingual community with a low cost of living, a safe environment, and year-round sunshine. The area boasts abundant outdoor recreational opportunities and convenient access via three regional airports.
Apply today or contact Samantha Barnett, In-house Physician Recruiter, at Samantha.Barnett@uhsinc.com or 956.821.8418 for a confidential conversation.
Founded in 1979 by our Chairman and CEO Alan B. Miller, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the largest and most respected hospital management companies in the nation. A pioneer and leader in our industry, UHS attributes our longevity and success to our unwavering commitment to putting patients first in all the communities we are proud to call home.
UHS and our affiliates provide high quality, compassionate care across 320+ acute care hospitals, behavioral health and residential treatment facilities and outpatient care centers across the U.S., Puerto Rico and then United Kingdom. UHS strives to be the provider and employer of choice in every community we call home and we are committed to continually enhancing our programs and service offerings. To this end, UHS invests hundreds of millions annually (and well over $1 billion in the past three years) in facility and technology upgrades to drive innovation, improve safety and optimize the patient experience. We are also proud to provide millions in uncompensated and charity care annually.