Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Opportunity - East Texas, TX

Britt Medical; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Marketing & CME support

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Medical Center in East Texas is seeking a Cardiovascular Surgeon to join a well-established private practice serving the region. The role offers a mix of inpatient/outpatient care with two and a half clinic days and two OR days weekly, plus call coverage and robust support.

Candidates should be board-certified or eligible in cardiothoracic surgery, with proficiency in CABG, valve repair/replacement, thoracic and vascular procedures.

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility in cardiothoracic surgery.
• Proficient in CABG, valve repair, thoracic, and vascular surgery.
• Dedicated to high-quality, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Balance clinical, surgical, and consultative responsibilities.
• Provide post-operative care with 24-hour rounding as needed.
• Collaborate with anesthesia, OR staff and hospital team.

Skills

CABG

Valve repair

Thoracic surgery

Vascular surgery

Education

Board Certified/Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Tools

DaVinci Xi robotic systems

Job description

Medical Center is seeking a Cardiovascular Surgeon to join a well-established private practice serving the this area 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

About the Community:

This East Texas community serves as a regional commercial center. Cultural attractions provide options for time away from work. Recreational facilities support active lifestyles.

Public and private schools offer educational choices. The community combines a smaller-city setting with services used by the surrounding region.