Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - General/Other in Lufkin, TX

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - General/Other Location: Lufkin, TX Employer: AAS Locum Tenens Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position 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