Surgery - Thoracic Physician
Lufkin, TX, 75904, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- cardiovascular surgeon
- thoracic surgery
- coronary artery bypass grafting
The Cardiovascular Surgeon position at Woodland Heights Medical Center involves performing advanced thoracic, valve, coronary artery bypass, and vascular surgeries in both inpatient and outpatient settings, supported by a skilled clinical team and robotic technology. The role requires board certification or eligibility, frequent hospital visits, and significant on-call responsibilities. The practice offers competitive compensation with incentives, loan repayment, and relocation support in a regional hub with an attractive quality of life in Lufkin, Texas.
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




