Locums Cardiovascular Surgery Physician

Seekinga Locums Cardiovascular Surgery Physician in Lufkin, TX to provide ongoing24-hour call coverage. This opportunity is ideal for a fellowship-trainedcardiovascular or cardiothoracic surgeon who is comfortable managing inpatientcardiovascular surgical patients, handling emergent surgical needs, andparticipating in call coverage within a collaborative hospital environment. Coverageis needed beginning June 26, with additional ongoing opportunities availablebased on the permanent physician’s schedule. Position Details Coverage Dates: Starting 6/26at 7:00 AM through 7/6 at 7:00 AM Ongoing future coverageopportunities available Shift Type: 24-Hour On-CallCoverage Shift Hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00AM Weekend Coverage: Required On-Call Requirements: Yes Clinical Responsibilities Provide inpatient cardiovascularsurgical coverage and call services Evaluate and managecardiovascular surgery patients Perform emergent and urgentcardiovascular surgical procedures as needed Collaborate with hospital staff, surgical teams, and critical care providers Participate in postoperativemanagement and patient rounding Maintain accurate and timelymedical 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 BoardEligible in Cardiovascular Surgery Fellowship training inCardiovascular Surgery or Cardiothoracic Surgery required Active Texas medical licenserequired Current BLS certificationrequired Current ACLS certificationrequired #J-18808-Ljbffr