Physician / Surgery - Cardiovascular / Texas / Locum tenens / Lucrative Cardiovascular Surgery Locums in Lufkin, TX Job

Company: WhiteCoat Locums
Location: Lufkin
Posted on: June 16, 2026

Job Description:

"Cardiovascular Surgery OpportunityLufkin, TexasA healthcare system in East Texas is seeking a Cardiovascular Surgeon for ongoing locum call coverage across multiple facilities in Lufkin, Texas.Compensation:Orientation: $215 per hour of orientation or training beyond 8 hoursOn Call (Daily): $3895 per 24 hours to include 4 hours gratis24 Hour Holiday Call Rate: $5840 per 24 hours to include 4 hours gratisCall Back: $430 per hour of patient contact hoursHoliday Call Back: $640 per holiday hour of patient contact hoursPosition DetailsSpecialty: Cardiovascular SurgeryPractice Setting: Primarily inpatient surgical coverage for ED and referred elective casesCoverage Type: 24-hour call coverageStart Date: ASAPAssignment Length: OngoingCoverage DatesJune 26 (7:00 AM) July 6 (7:00 AM)Additional ongoing coverage available based on permanent physician scheduleSchedule24-hour call shiftsShift hours: 7:00 AM 7:00 AMFull-time coverage needOpen to multiple surgeons sharing the scheduleClinical ResponsibilitiesFull-scope Cardiovascular Surgery coverageCardiac and thoracic surgical procedures requiredCoverage for emergency and elective surgical casesHospital rounding and inpatient surgical managementRequired ProceduresFull-scope Cardiovascular SurgeryCardiac and thoracic surgery proceduresVein harvesting capability preferredSurgeon should be comfortable harvesting own veins if neededFacility & SystemsMultiple hospital and clinic locations in Lufkin, TexasClinic EMR: Cerner McKesson CardiologyHospital EMR: Paragon and CHS proprietary EMRPatient VolumeApproximately 1015 patients per dayProgram volume approximately 100 heart surgeries annuallySupport & ResourcesTypical hospital and clinic support resources availablePA support may be available depending on surgical volumeRequirementsBoard Certified highly preferred, or truly Board EligibleActive Texas license requiredIMLC with active LOQ acceptedCardiovascular or Cardiothoracic Surgery fellowship requiredBLS and ACLS highly preferredClean malpractice history requiredProviders with settled malpractice cases may be considered on case-by-case basisSelf-query NPDB required within 30 days of presentationAdditional InformationTemporary privileges available and expedited credentialing possibleProvider must have clean malpractice history for temp privilegesMedicare and Medicaid enrollment may eventually be required due to assignment lengthTravel accommodations should remain within current GSA guidelinesFacility prefers lodging close to the hospital locations"

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