Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Opportunity - Lufkin, TX

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

About Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 36 distinct markets across 14 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 60+ acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.

From Alaska to Florida, and Pennsylvania to Arizona, our affiliated hospitals are the cornerstones of their communities. These local hospitals and healthcare systems play a vital role by providing close to home care and peace of mind for millions of people each year.

Our affiliated hospitals have the flexibility to meet individual needs and the ability to offer competitive recruitment packages and start-up incentives. Hundreds of physicians choose CHS affiliated hospitals each year for quality of care and quality of life.