Physician - Cardiovascular Surgery Job in Lufkin, Texas

Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Opportunity - Lufkin, TX

Profession

Physician

Specialty

Cardiovascular Surgery

Job Description

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

Job ID: 47417
Employment Type: Contract - Full Time
Accepts J-1 Waivers: No
Accepts H-1b Visas: No

Location Description

HOSPITAL
Woodland Heights Medical Center is an award-winning 146-bed facility in Lufkin, a regional commercial and economic hub located less than 100 miles northeast of the Houston metro area. HealthGrades ranks Woodland Heights in the nation’s top five percent for clinical excellence. Recognized for its continued excellence in cardiac care, Woodland Heights is a five star rated hospital for the treatment of heart failure. Additionally, Woodland Heights is credited for outstanding pulmonary and gastrointestinal programs. These two service areas are individually ranked in the nation’s top five percent and named best in region for pulmonary and gastrointestinal care. Specialty care is a strength of Woodland Heights.
Woodland Heights provides a broad range of resources and programs to meet the needs of a service area of more than 200,000. An Open Heart Surgery Center of Excellence, Digital Bi-plane Cardiac Cath Labs, Sleep Disorders Laboratory, Wound Healing Center, The Women's Center (Labor & Delivery Services), Imaging Services - MRI/MRA, Special Procedures, Spiral CT, Digital Ultrasound, Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation, Outlying Primary Care Clinics and an Ambulatory Surgery Center are among the resources Woodland Heights brings to the people of east Texas.

COMMUNITY
Consider Lufkin’s lucky predicament—its permanent resident population of about 36,000 positions it solidly as a “home-town” kind of community with friendly neighborhoods, lots of small community events, and other benefits of the simple life. At the same time, however, its status as a commercial and economic hub for a 60-mile radius with a population approaching 250,000 means that the typical day-time population of the city is about 100,000! Consequently, one can find a much wider range of amenities and services than typical in a “home-town” setting, such as fine dining, a surprisingly large zoo (complete with hippo, giraffes, big cats and lots of other “big city” inhabitants), 21 cinema screens, two country clubs, etc.

SCHOOLS
Lufkin boasts two very strong school systems (LISD and Hudson ISD), and is home to the largest number of National Merit Scholars per capita in the Lone Star state! Modern facilities, quality administration and community commitment have positioned local students to receive an excellent primary and secondary education. A number of private schools, including St. Patrick and St. Cyprian schools, provide a variety of alternative settings and round out the educational opportunities.