About this opportunity
Archway Physician Recruitment lists this Surgery - Thoracic Physician opportunity in lufkin, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Cardiothoracic Surgery opening in TexasLocated in Lufkin, TXFull-Time & PermanentSeeking 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 replacementThoracic proceduresVascular surgeryPractice 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 hoursPost-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 systemsSupport Team Includes:
- Surgical assist for CABG, office manager, receptionist- Anesthesia support: 80% MD anesthesiologist / 20% CRNALocation: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
Who can apply
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