Locums Cardiovascular Surgery Physician

Seeking a Locums Cardiovascular Surgery Physician in Lufkin, TX to provide ongoing 24-hour call coverage. This opportunity is ideal for a fellowship-trained cardiovascular or cardiothoracic surgeon who is comfortable managing inpatient cardiovascular surgical patients, handling emergent surgical needs, and participating in call coverage within a collaborative hospital environment.

Coverage is needed beginning June 26, with additional ongoing opportunities available based on the permanent physician’s schedule.

Position Details

Coverage Dates: Starting 6/26 at 7:00 AM through 7/6 at 7:00 AM

Ongoing future coverage opportunities available

Shift Type: 24-Hour On-Call Coverage

Shift Hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM

Weekend Coverage: Required

On-Call Requirements: Yes

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide inpatient cardiovascular surgical coverage and call services

Evaluate and manage cardiovascular surgery patients

Perform emergent and urgent cardiovascular surgical procedures as needed

Collaborate with hospital staff, surgical teams, and critical care providers

Participate in postoperative management and patient rounding

Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation within the EMR system

Patient Volume

Average daily patient volume: 10–15 patients

Callback Expectations

Average weekday callback hours: approximately 5.36 hours

Average weekend callback hours: approximately 4.7 hours

Qualifications

MD or DO required

Board Certified or truly Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Surgery

Fellowship training in Cardiovascular Surgery or Cardiothoracic Surgery required

Active Texas medical license required

Current BLS certification required

Current ACLS certification required