Physician - Neurological Surgery Job in Laredo, Texas

Seeking an Experienced Neurological Surgeon in South TX

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Profession

Physician

Specialty

Neurological Surgery

Job Description

Laredo TX-- Booming Economy, Fast Growth, Potentially Lucrative Opportunity!

It’s not the sleepy little town of yester-year! Laredo’s booming economy, fast-growing job market and advancing infrastructure have made this an up-and-coming metro area of 200,000+! Add a low cost of living, a crime rate lower than most Texas cities it’s size or larger, abundant cultural and recreational activities and a flavorful southwestern lifestyle, and you’ve got a great place to live.

Laredo Medical Center, a showplace 326-bed tertiary referral center with advanced surgical capabilities, is looking for a Board Certified Neurosurgeon to meet the needs of this fast-growing community. The hospital is a modern facility with integrated medical office buildings, advanced imaging services, and a comprehensive mix of medical specialists. This is a potentially lucrative opportunity for a high energy surgeon with good skills and a good personality.

Job Highlights:

Neurosurgery with a Spine fellowship preferred
Must be board certified
Must have at least 3-5 years of practice experience
Inpatient/Outpatient
15 days of ER call coverage

Our comprehensive recruitment package may include:

A highly competitive salary
sign-on and commencement bonuses
Medical education loan repayment assistance and/or stipend
Relocation, marketing and CME allowances
Practice start-up assistance

Job ID:
Employment Type: Full Time
Accepts J-1 Waivers: No
Accepts H-1b Visas: No

Location Description

Laredo Medical Center (LMC) is a state-of-the-art, 326-bed acute care facility serving fast-growing Laredo (population 200,000) and the surrounding area. Laredo Medical Center, which is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO) and has been serving the healthcare needs of its community for more than 110 years, is an integrated delivery system featuring a wide array of sophisticated medical care in an attractive, welcoming environment. LMC is the area's only heart hospital, offering complete diagnostic and interventional cardiology services. Its cardiology unit includes two open heart operating rooms, a recently upgraded cardiac cath lab (with a second scheduled to open mid-2007), and inpatient cardiac rehabilitation services. LMC is the area's only accredited Chest Pain Center. The Sanchez Cancer Center, the Family Birth Center, and the Sleep and Seizure Disorder Center are other centers of excellence at the 650,000-square-foot complex, which is located on a 50-acre campus near downtown Laredo. The facility includes two medical office buildings.

Inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services for our regional delivery area from birth through the senior years.
A one-stop health care facility, designed with the kind of convenience that allows you to coordinate tests and physician appointments for the same visit.
24/7 emergency and trauma care Cardiac services, including: heart catheterization, balloon angioplasty, open-heart surgery, and heart valve replacement.

Laredo is located on the north bank of the historical Rio Grande River (or Rio Bravo, as it is known in Mexico). The community boasts an outstanding school system, the Laredo Independent School District, an educational partner with the City of Laredo and the larger global community, with focus on developing and educating students by providing a relevant and challenging curriculum through innovative programs.

The town has experienced continuous growth over the years. Between 1960 and 1990 Laredo's population has more than doubled. This is attributed to Laredo's growing importance as a manufacturing and trading center on the Texas-Mexico border, which has drawn increasing numbers of people from the surrounding region.

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