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Cardiovascular Surgery Locum Tenens Weekend Call Coverage - Lubbock, TX
Updated 7/28/25
Lubbock, Texas, United States
Physician
Surgery-Cardiovascular
Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
1 year
Job description
Job description
seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible (within 5 years of residency) Cardiovascular Surgeon to provide weekend beeper call coverage (Friday–Sunday) on a locum tenens basis. This role is purely call-only with no in-house requirements, and candidates must hold an active Texas medical license (IMLC not accepted). This opportunity is part of a long-term search for permanent placement, and privileges will take approximately 60 days from application submission.
- Weekend call coverage (1–2 weekends per month, Friday–Sunday)
- Beeper call only (20–30 minute response time)
- Provide phone consults and remote support for cardiovascular surgical cases
- Maintain availability for callback procedures as required
- Collaborate with existing team of 2 APPsBoard Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular or General Surgery (within 5 years of residency)
- Active Texas license required (IMLC not accepted)
- ATLS certification required
- Minimum credentialing time: 60 days
- Strong background in cardiovascular surgical proceduresAneurysm repairs
- Thoracic and abdominal vascular surgery
- Bypass procedures (arterial, fem-pop, aorto-femoral)
- Endovascular procedures
- Appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernioplastyWeekend coverage: Friday through Sunday
- Beeper call coverage only
- Average patients per shift: 7–10
Facility Info:
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Trauma Level II
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EMR: Epic
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Support staff: 2 Advanced Practice Providers
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Stroke Certified Facility
Job Responsibilities
Beeper call only (20–30 minute response time)
Provide phone consults and remote support for cardiovascular surgical cases
Maintain availability for callback procedures as required
Collaborate with existing team of 2 APPs
Qualifications
Active Texas license required (IMLC not accepted)
ATLS certification required
Minimum credentialing time: 60 days
Strong background in cardiovascular surgical procedures
Working Hours
Beeper call coverage only
Average patients per shift: 7–10
Skills
Thoracic and abdominal vascular surgery
Bypass procedures (arterial, fem-pop, aorto-femoral)
Endovascular procedures
Appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernioplasty
GI endoscopy (upper/lower, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy)
Minor orthopedics and central line/chest tube insertion
