OB/GYN Opportunity in Laredo, TX

Laredo Medical Center is seeking an OB/GYN physician to join a thriving practice in Laredo, TX.Position Highlights: Experience preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply. Anticipated call coverage of 1:8 Eligible for the Texas Physician Education Loan Repayment Program (PELRP). No visa support available. Spanish-speaking skills are a plus but not required.Competitive recruitment package may include: Commencement bonus. Potential for medical education debt assistance. Relocation, marketing, and CME allowances. Texas has no personal state income tax, providing a favorable economic environment.Why Laredo? Located on the U.S.-Mexico border, Laredo offers a unique blend of cultures. Population of approximately 275,000. Ranked No. 3 Safest City in the U.S. (Laredo Morning Times). Home to Texas A&M International University and Laredo Community College. Rich in history, with several districts on the National Register of Historic Places. Family-friendly community with plenty of parks, pools, and recreational activities. Cheer for the Tecolotes Dos Laredos, a Triple-A baseball team that plays home games in both Laredo and Mexico. Additional Information: - Specialty: OB/GYN - Location: Laredo, Texas 78041 - Contact: Payton Paluch About the Company: 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. It's 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. Laredo Medical Center offers: 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.