Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Opportunity - Lufkin, TX Job Opening in Lufkin, Texas

About this role

Job Description

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

Job ID: 86656610

About the company

Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems is one of the nation's leading healthcare providers. With healthcare delivery systems in 32 distinct markets across 12 states, CHS operates 59-affiliated hospitals with more than 8,000 beds and approximately 800 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, imaging centers, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgery centers. CHS-affiliated healthcare systems are cornerstones of their communities. Each one plays a vital role by providing hi…

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