:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb- calc(var( scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var( thread-response-height scroll-mt- calc(var( header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh " dir="auto" data-turn-id="request-WEB:e3bd8322-2cd0-4035-9a06-fc96000cb07d-2" data-turn-id-container="request-WEB:e3bd8322-2cd0-4035-9a06-fc96000cb07d-2" data-testid="conversation-turn-6" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn="assistant" This locum Cardiovascular Surgery opportunity is seeking coverage for ongoing 24-hour call responsibilities across multiple facilities in Lufkin, Texas. The assignment focuses on inpatient cardiovascular surgical care for emergency department and referred elective cases, with coverage needed due to the separation of a current employed surgeon. Providers will work within a collaborative hospital environment handling full-scope CV surgery cases. Dates / Schedule Open Coverage Dates:June 26 (7:00 AM) July 6 (7:00 AM)Ongoing availability beyond these dates when permanent physician is unavailableDuration:Ongoing until further noticeShift Schedule:24-hour call coverage7:00 AM 7:00 AM shiftsAverage Callback Hours:Weekday: 5.36 hoursWeekend: 4.7 hours Job Details / Responsibilities Provide 24-hour cardiovascular surgery call coverage across the facilitiesPractice setting:Primarily inpatient surgical coverageED and referred elective cardiovascular surgery casesDuties include:Full-scope cardiovascular surgeryBoth thoracic and cardiac procedures requiredAbility to harvest veins independently preferredEstimated patient volume: patients per dayProgram volume:Approximately 100 heart surgeries annuallySupport resources:Standard clinic and hospital support staffPA support may be available depending on volumeReason for coverage:Separation of current employed surgeonCredentialing:Temp privileges available as quickly as possibleAdditional credentialing may be requiredPotential Medicare/Medicaid payer enrollment needed for assignments beyond 60 days Required Skills & Qualifications Board Certified in Cardiovascular Surgery highly preferred, or truly Board EligibleCV or Cardiothoracic Surgery fellowship requiredActive Texas license required or IMLC with active Letter of QualificationBLS and ACLS highly preferredOn-site training available if neededClean malpractice history requiredProviders with settled malpractice cases may be considered case-by-caseMust maintain adequate case volume to support board certification and licensureSelf-Query NPDB report dated within 30 days of presentation requiredProviders must have clean background/history to qualify for temporary privileges