Surgery - Thoracic Physician

Woodland Heights Medical Center is seeking a Cardiovascular Surgeon to join a well-established private practice serving the Lufkin community and surrounding region. This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated surgeon to build a rewarding career in a collegial, high-performance clinical environment with robust support and growth potential.

About the Practice:

This established surgical program offers a comprehensive range of advanced procedures, including:

• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
• Valve repair and replacement
• Thoracic procedures
• Vascular surgery

Practice Details:

• Mix of inpatient and outpatient
• Weekly Schedule: 2.5 days in clinic, 2 days in the OR

• Call Requirements:
  - 10 call days/month (24-hour shifts, 7am-7am)
  - 1-2 phone consults per day on average
  - Hospital visits 1-3 times weekly for emergencies
  - Hospitalists handle general inpatient consults; CV surgeon responds within 24 hours
• Post-Op Care: 24-hour post-op rounding required
• OR Resources:
  - 2 dedicated CV Surgery ORs with full block time management
  - Access to 2 DaVinci Xi robotic systems
• Support Team Includes:
  - Surgical assist for CABG, office manager, receptionist
  - Anesthesia support: 80% MD anesthesiologist / 20% CRNA

Compensation & Incentives:

We offer a competitive recruitment package, which may include:

• Base salary plus potential incentive based on productivity
• Student Loan Repayment
• Relocation
• Marketing & CME

Qualifications:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Proficient in CABG, valve repair, thoracic, and vascular surgery
• Dedicated to high-quality, patient-centered care
• Comfortable balancing clinical, surgical, and consultative responsibilities

Why Lufkin, Texas?

Located in the heart of East Texas, Lufkin offers the charm of a small town with the advantages of a regional hub:

• Just 2 hours from Houston and George Bush Intercontinental Airport
• Local population: 40,000 Regional service area: 200,000
• Daily population influx to nearly 100,000 makes it a commerce and business center with big-city amenities
• Outdoor lifestyle paradise: fishing, hunting, hiking, and a premier Texas-ranked golf course
• Home to Sam Rayburn Reservoir, the largest lake entirely within Texas
• Mild, year-round weather perfect for nature and birding enthusiasts
• Tort reform state with No Personal Income Tax