Cardiothoracic Surgery opening in Texas

Cardiothoracic Surgery opening in Texas
Located in Lufkin, TX
Full-Time & Permanent

Seeking a BE/BC Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join hospital. Must be proficient in CABG, valve repair, thoracic, and vascular surgery.

Details:

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

Location:

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