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 outpatientWeekly Schedule : 2.5 days in clinic, 2 days in the ORCall Requirements :10 call days / month (24-hour shifts, 7am-7am)
1-2 phone consults per day on averageHospital visits 1-3 times weekly for emergenciesHospitalists handle general inpatient consults; CV surgeon responds within 24 hoursPost-Op Care : 24-hour post-op rounding requiredOR Resources :2 dedicated CV Surgery ORs with full block time management
Access to 2DaVinci Xi robotic systems
Support Team Includes :Surgical assist for CABG, office manager, receptionist
Anesthesia support : 80% MD anesthesiologist / 20% CRNACompensation & Incentives :
We offer a competitive recruitment package , which may include :
Base salary plus potential incentive based on productivityStudent Loan RepaymentRelocationMarketing & CMEQualifications :
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiothoracic SurgeryProficient in CABG, valve repair, thoracic, and vascular surgeryDedicated to high-quality, patient-centered careComfortable balancing clinical, surgical, and consultative responsibilitiesWhy 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 AirportLocal population : 40,000 Regional service area : 200,000Daily population influx to nearly 100,000 makes it a commerce and business center with big-city amenitiesOutdoor lifestyle paradisefishing, hunting, hiking, and a premier Texas-ranked golf course
Home to Sam Rayburn Reservoir , the largest lake entirely within TexasMild, year-round weather perfect for nature and birding enthusiastsTort reform state with No Personal Income Tax