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A Cardiothoracic Surgeon providing comprehensive cardiovascular and thoracic surgical care across multiple hospital facilities in East Texas. Responsibilities include performing full-scope cardiac and thoracic procedures, offering 24-hour hospital call coverage, and supporting emergency department and referred cardiovascular surgery cases. The role requires board certification or eligibility, active Texas licensure, and proficiency in EMR systems such as Cerner and Paragon.
We re seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgeon for 24-hour hospital call coverage in East Texas . This locum role supports a busy surgical program across three facilities and offers high daily compensation , full travel/lodging support, and a flexible shared schedule over a 4 6 month period .
Position HighlightsLocation : Lufkin, TX (multiple nearby facilities)
Dates : July 25 Aug 1 and ongoing through 2025
Shift : 24hr call (7a 7a)
Pay : $3,185/day
Callback Volume :
Weekday avg: 6.67 hrs $475/hr effective
Weekend avg: 3.5 hrs $900/hr effective
Travel : Flights, hotel, and malpractice covered
EMR : Cerner, Paragon, Mckesson Cardiology
Provide ED and referred CV surgical coverage
Perform full-scope cardiac and thoracic procedures
Vein harvesting required (PA support based on case load)
Board Certified or Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery
CV Surgery Fellowship Required
Active TX license or IMLC with LOQ
Clean malpractice history Required
BLS & ACLS (can be completed onsite)
cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery, cardiac procedures, thoracic surgery, emergency surgical coverage, hospital call, locum tenens, board certified surgeon, Texas medical license, electronic medical records