Job Summary
Job Description
Come to Harlingen and join a well-run Physician Advisor program seeking a part-time physician. While experience as PA is preferred, candidates with a strong desire to succeed will be considered.
The PA is responsible to the hospital CFO for the coordination and management of medical staff affairs, liaison with medical staff, assistance in quality/process improvement and utilization review programs. The PA will also develop and coordinate the appropriate medical education and hospital-based research to the case management department, manage the administration of the hospital’s medical staff functions and generally provide professional expertise for administration in medical affairs and promotion of favorable professional relations within the hospital and community.
This is an excellent opportunity to continue with a clinical practice while launching your administrative career as part of hospital leadership.
About Harlingen, Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley:
The Rio Grande Valley, one of the fastest growing areas in TEXAS, is a scenic cultural place where palm trees and citrus thrive. Famous for bird watching migration and known as Texas' Tropical Playground, we are located a short 40 minutes from South Padre Island.
- Year-round semi-tropical weather
- No state income tax / tort reform
- Lowest cost of living in the U.S.
- Great schools / affordable housing
- Golfing, hunting, birding, fishing, boating
- Starbase the main testing and production location for Starship launch vehicles, as well as the headquarters of the American aerospace manufacturer SpaceX
Criteria:
- Experience as a physician leader in a large system, hospital, integrated delivery system or leader of a large complex department
- Reputation as an excellent clinician with a minimum of 5 years of experience involving the delivery of direct patient care in a hospital setting
- Board Certification in a specialty recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties
Note: Although this is a part-time position, it does have daily on-site requirements and is not eligible for remote work.
Interested candidates should send a CV for immediate consideration.