Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician in Texas - Fast Credentialing, Flexible Schedule

Curative; San Angelo (TX); Hybrid; USD 248,000 - 344,000; Full time

Job summary

Curative is seeking locum cardiovascular/ thoracic surgeons to cover a mix of inpatient and outpatient cardiac cases in Texas. The role includes 24-hour call coverage, with the ability to start quickly via temporary privileges. Adult-only case mix includes CABG and standard lung biopsies, with APPs supporting postoperative rounds.

Successful candidates must hold an MD or DO, TX license, and be board-certified or board-eligible within 5 years. DEA is required to practice in this capacity.

Qualifications

• Must be an MD or DO.
• TX medical license required; please have license to practice.
• Board Certification in Cardiovascular or Thoracic Surgery, or Board Eligible within 5 years.
• DEA license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour call coverage for CV surgery.
• Manage pre-operative and post-operative rounds with the dedicated cardiac team.
• Perform general adult cardiac and thoracic procedures as part of a mixed practice (CABG, biopsies).
• Coordinate with APPs for post-operative rounds and care.

Skills

Board-eligible/Board-certified

Education

MD or DO

Texas medical license

Job description

Locums Cardiovascular Surgery coverage in Texas with relatively light annual surgical volume and APP support for post op rounds. Ongoing need for 24 hour call coverage with the ability to pick up 5 to 12 shifts per month.

Highlights

• Relatively light surgical volume, about 120 surgeries per year
• Ongoing coverage need, typically 5-12 shifts/month
• Can issue temporary privileges for faster start
• Dedicated cardiac surgical team plus APPs managing post operative rounds

Practice Setting

• Mix of inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular and thoracic surgery
• Adult only patient population
• General adult cardiac and thoracic case mix, including CABG and standard lung biopsies
• When covering a week long block, clinic is typically a half day with 3 to 4 pre op or post op patients

Schedule

• 24 hour call coverage shifts
• Call is stay at home or hotel, 30 minute response time required
• Ongoing coverage need beginning around early November 2026
• Typical monthly need is 5-12 shifts

Cases and Procedures

• General adult cardiac and thoracic surgery, including CABG and standard lung biopsies
• Facility does not support ECMO, cases requiring ECMO are transferred out

Requirements

• Must be an MD or DO
• Texas medical license required, will not wait for license
• Board Certified in Cardiovascular or Thoracic Surgery, or Board Eligible within 5 years
• DEA required