Surgery - Thoracic Physician

Surgery - Thoracic Physician at Community Health Systems summary:

A Longview Regional Medical Center is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join a busy, well-established practice with a strong referral network and collaborative team. The role involves performing primarily cardiac surgeries, including heart and lung cases, with mentorship available for new graduates and a flexible call schedule. This employed position offers competitive compensation, benefits, relocation support, and CME allowance in a community-focused Texas city.

Longview Regional Medical Center is seeking a Board Certified / Board Eligible Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join a well-established, very busy employed practice in Longview, Texas. This is an outstanding opportunity for a new graduate or experienced surgeon to step into immediate volume with strong mentorship and a highly collaborative partner.

• Employed position with hospital support
• Join 1 experienced cardiothoracic surgeon who is collaborative, supportive, and highly accessible
• Mentorship available for new graduates
• Very busy practice with a flexible call schedule
• Mostly cardiac surgery with a fair mix of heart and lung cases
• Approximately 200 open heart cases annually
• Exceptional Referral Network
• Robust cardiology group with: 6 interventional cardiologists and 2 structural (non-interventional) cardiologists,
• Strong, established built-in referral base ensures immediate case volume

About Longview Regional Medical Center

• 224-bed community medical center
• 185 active physicians
• Nationally recognized for chest pain and stroke care
• Quality-driven culture with a strong focus on patient experience
• Broad multispecialty clinical expertise

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with production-based bonus potential
• Commencement bonus
• Medical education debt assistance (if applicable)
• Relocation assistance
• Marketing support
• CME allowance
• Full benefits package

Why Longview, Texas? Work. Live. Play.

• Population 80,000 with a strong sense of community
• Easy access to Dallas (125 miles) and Shreveport (60 miles) for weekend getaways
• Outdoor enthusiast's paradise - 25 lakes within 75 miles
• Home of the Great Texas Balloon Race and numerous annual festivals
• Mix of highly rated public and private schools
• Thriving historic downtown, local wineries, and fine dining
• Fun fact:
  Matthew McConaughey is a Longview High School graduate

This is a great opportunity to walk into immediate volume, strong mentorship, and long-term stability in a growing Texas community.

If you'd like to learn more or discuss the role confidentially, we'd love to connect.

Keywords:

cardiothoracic surgeon, cardiac surgery, heart surgery, lung surgery, board certified surgeon, medical center, cardiology referral network, mentorship, hospital employed position, Texas healthcare jobs