Jackson and Coker is seeking a Board Certified Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgeon for a locum tenens opportunity in Texas, starting in 2027. This role involves providing ongoing vacation coverage for an established surgical team, focusing exclusively on 24-hour call with no clinic responsibilities. The position offers flexible week-long coverage blocks throughout the year, supporting a cardiovascular department with an average of 10-12 patients per shift and approximately 100 heart cases annually.
Practice Info
- Cardiovascular department is averaging between 10-12 patient census per shift
- Approximately 100 heart cases annually
- Supported by two Nurse Practitioners
- Established CV program
Responsibilities
- Perform CABG
- Perform Carotid Endarterectomy
- Perform EVAR
- Perform MVR
- Perform AVR
- Perform TAVR
- Perform Impella insertion
- Perform Thoracotomy
- Perform VATS
- Perform Pericardial Window
- Perform Rib/Sternal Plating & Sternum Rewire
Benefits
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- Top Rated Malpractice Insurance
- In-House Travel Agency
- 24/7 Recruiter Availability
- Experienced In-House Privileging Coordinators
Shift & Schedule
- Beginning in 2027 to provide ongoing vacation coverage
- 24-hour call only position
- Flexible week-long coverage blocks throughout the year
- Known Coverage Need: March 8, 2027 7am - March 15, 2027 7am
- Additional dates expected
- No Clinical Shifts
Requirements
- Board Certification required
- Texas Medical License required to apply
- Ideally looking for a minimum of 7 consecutive shifts per month