Cardiothoracic Surgery position in: Lufkin, TX

Cardiothoracic Surgery opening in Texas Located in Lufkin, TX Full-Time & Permanent Seeking 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 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 Location: 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