🏥 CV Surgery Locum in TX | $3,600/Day | Full Travel + Lodging Covered

We’re seeking a Board Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon for an ongoing locum tenens opportunity in Lufkin, TX. This is an inpatient-focused role providing 24-hour CV surgical call coverage for ED and referred elective cases. The facility offers competitive daily call and callback rates, along with full support and travel coverage.

Assignment Details:

• Location: Lufkin, Texas (multiple affiliated facilities)

• Coverage Type: 24-hour call coverage (7am–7am)

• Need Type: Ongoing locum support (flexible dates and shifts)

• Setting: Inpatient surgical coverage for CV, thoracic, and elective cases

• Procedures: Full-scope Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery

• Patients/Day: 10–15

• Support Staff: Standard hospital/clinic staff; vein harvesting support may be available depending on volume

• EMR Systems:

  • Clinic: Cerner McKesson Cardiology

  • Hospital: Paragon & CHS Proprietary EMR

Compensation Breakdown:

• 24-Hour Daily Call Rate: $3,600

• Holiday 24-Hour Call Rate: $5,400

• Callback (Weekday): $400/hr

• Callback (Holiday): $600/hr

• Malpractice: Covered

• Travel & Lodging: Covered

• Airfare: Covered

Top Highlights:

• Premium daily and callback rates

• Flexible schedule with long-term potential

• Fast-tracked credentialing options

• Full travel and lodging reimbursement

• Well-supported OR environment with potential PA assistance

Requirements:

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery – Required

• CV Surgery Fellowship – Required

• Active Texas License or IMLC with LOQ – Required

• BLS & ACLS – Required (on-site training available)

• Clean Malpractice History – Required

• Must be able to harvest veins; PA support available depending on schedule

📩 Interested in this opportunity? Contact us today for full submission details and credentialing support. Let’s get you scheduled and earning top market rates in Texas!