Surgery - Thoracic Physician

Locums Cardiovascular Surgery coverage in Texas with relatively light annual surgical volume and APP support for post op rounds. Ongoing need for 24 hour call coverage with the ability to pick up 5 to 12 shifts per month.

Highlights
Relatively light surgical volume, about 120 surgeries per year
Ongoing coverage need, typically 5-12 shifts/month
Can issue temporary privileges for faster start
Dedicated cardiac surgical team plus APPs managing post operative rounds
Practice Setting
Mix of inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular and thoracic surgery
Adult only patient population
General adult cardiac and thoracic case mix, including CABG and standard lung biopsies
When covering a week long block, clinic is typically a half day with 3 to 4 pre op or post op patients
Schedule
24 hour call coverage shifts
Call is stay at home or hotel, 30 minute response time required
Ongoing coverage need beginning around early November 2026
Typical monthly need is 5-12 shifts
Cases and Procedures
General adult cardiac and thoracic surgery, including CABG and standard lung biopsies
Facility does not support ECMO, cases requiring ECMO are transferred out
Requirements
Must be an MD or DO
Texas medical license required, will not wait for license
Board Certified in Cardiovascular or Thoracic Surgery, or Board Eligible within 5 years
DEA required
If 24 hour call shifts with a lighter annual volume in Texas fits what you are looking for, reach out and we can compare your availability with the ongoing coverage needs.