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.
About the Practice:
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
Practice Details:
- 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
Compensation & Incentives:
We offer a competitive recruitment package, which may include:
- Base salary plus potential incentive based on productivity
- Student Loan Repayment
- Relocation
- Marketing & CME
Qualifications:
- 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
Why Lufkin, Texas?
Located in the heart of East Texas, Lufkin offers the charm of a small town with the advantages of a regional hub:
- Just 2 hours from Houston and George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Local population: 40,000 Regional service area: 200,000
- Daily population influx to nearly 100,000 makes it a commerce and business center with big-city amenities
- Outdoor lifestyle paradise: fishing, hunting, hiking, and a premier Texas-ranked golf course
- Home to Sam Rayburn Reservoir, the largest lake entirely within Texas
- Mild, year-round weather perfect for nature and birding enthusiasts
- Tort reform state with No Personal Income Tax