Physician Surgery-Thoracic - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Job Description

Woodland Heights Medical Center is seeking a Cardiovascular Surgeon to join a well-established private practice serving the Lufkin community and surrounding region. This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated surgeon to build a rewarding career in a collegial, high-performance clinical environment with robust support and growth potential.

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

• 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

• Base salary plus potential incentive based on productivity
• Student Loan Repayment
• Relocation
• Marketing & CME

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Proficient in CABG, valve repair, thoracic, and vascular surgery
• Dedicated to high-quality, patient-centered care
• Comfortable balancing clinical, surgical, and consultative responsibilities