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Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician

ProlocumsLufkin, TXMay 30th, 2026
Hospital is looking for locum CV Surgery coverage for the below dates to provide 24-hour call coverage across three different facilities. Schedule/Availability Requirements: OPEN DATES: 6/26(7am)-7/6(7a) - ongoing availability available when perm doctor is not working. Provider MUST have a clean MP history to issue temp privileges Duration: ongoing until further notice Assignment: Shift times: 7am-7am Setting: primarily inpatient surgical coverage for ED & referred elective cases FTE: 1.0 # Providers Needed: 1 FTE open to the use of multiple Surgeons to make a full-time schedule Duties: CV Surgical coverage Required Procedures: full scope CV Surgery EMR: Clinic Setting: Cerner Mckesson Cardiology Hospital Setting: Paragon & CHS Proprietary EMR Patients per Day: 10-15 Support Staff: typical in clinic & hospital resources Worksite Resources: typical in clinic & hospital resources Reason for Coverage: separation with current employed Surgeon Deal Breakers: Should have board and license to practice, malpractice Is case by case. Active TX license or IMLC with active LOQ, Must add in presentation packet. Credentialing Information: Timeframe: willing to complete temp privileges as quickly as possible Billing enrollment: Is this position providing services in lieu of an existing enrolled provider for a period of 60 days or less? This surgeon(s) will be needed beyond 60 days so some payer credentialing may be necessary Medicare & Medicaid. We will notify you shortly if billing enrollment will be needed. Additional Details / Questions Answered by Facility: Are both Thoracic and Cardiac required? yes How many hearts/ year is the program doing? 100 possible Is there a minimum number of heart surgeries that must be performed from a candidate proficiency perspective? Will review case by case but should have enough to maintain licensure and board Is the surgeon required to harvest veins or will a PA be present? Should be able to harvest own veins hospital may provide PA depending on volume Submission Requirements BC HIGHLY PREFERRED or truly BE State License: TX REQUIRED Residency Requirements/Fellowship: CV or Cardiothoracic surgery fellowship REQUIRED Other Certifications: BLS & ACLS HIGHLY PREFERRED BLS and ACLS can be obtained through on site training. Malpractice status: Clean REQUIRED , will consider providers with settled MP cases.