Surgery - Thoracic Physician

Cardiothoracic Surgery Opening in Texas Located in Lufkin, TX - Houston 100mFull-time, permanent opening

Seeking BC/BE Overview:

- Mix of inpatient and outpatient

Weekly

Schedule:

- 2.5 days in clinic - 2 days in the ORCall Requirements:

- 10 call days/month (24-hour shifts, 7am 7am) - 12 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% CRNAPosition Offers:

- Base salary plus potential incentive based on productivity - Student Loan Repayment - Relocation - Marketing & CMEAbout the Area:

- 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