Cardiovascular / Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Overview

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group

As a component of St. Luke's Health, Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group builds upon more than 50 years of medical excellence and advancement. Through our network of multi-specialty physicians, and clinicians, we provide compassionate, high quality care and access for patients across 5,000 square miles of Southeast Texas.

Our physicians, and clinicians are dedicated to building long-lasting relationships with their patients and families through a patient-centered approach using the latest technology for diagnosis and treatment. Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group physicians, and clinicians have a wealth of experience and a reputation for practicing high-quality medicine that considers the whole person - body, mind, and spirit.

About St. Luke's Health

St. Luke’s Health serves Greater Houston, East Texas, and Lake Jackson areas using the latest technological advancements and the highest standard of care. Internationally recognized as a leader in healthcare, St. Luke’s Health’s research and breakthroughs enhance and advance the overall continuum of care for patients around the world.

Along with advanced health services, St. Luke’s Health collaborates with community partners, individual community members, and other providers of health and human services to create innovative new models of community health across the market.

About CommonSpirit Health

We are part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care. With its national office in Chicago and a team of approximately 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians, CommonSpirit Health operates 142 hospitals and more than 700 care sites across 21 states. In FY 2018, Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health had combined revenues of $29.2 billion and provided $4.2 billion in charity care, community benefit, and unreimbursed government programs. Learn more at www.commonspirit.org

Responsibilities

We are recruiting a well-trained Cardiothoracic / Cardiovascular Surgeon to join our practice who can perform the complex typical surgical procedures associated with Cardiac Surgery.

H1B Visa candidates are welcome to apply.

The opportunity includes, but is not limited to:

• Signing bonus
• 2-year Salary Guarantee
• Relocation allowance
• Very Competitive compensation
• Malpractice insurance
• Partnership eligible after Year 2
• Academic affiliation with Baylor

The Heart Institute of East Texas is located in beautiful Lufkin, Texas. The HIET has been the leading practice in Deep East Texas since 1982 and continues to bring state-of-the-art technology and services to the region. HIET Cardiologist served as ACC Champions to collaborate with CHI St. Luke’s Health- Memorial Lufkin to become designated as a HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology for 2018, 2019, 2020 & 2021.They were the first hospital in the CHI system to achieve this distinction and were one of the first 10 hospitals in the nation (2nd in the state of Texas and 9th in the Nation).

The Heart Institute of East Texas received a TMF Physician Practice Quality Improvement Gold Award for improving patient outcomes in high-priority clinical areas while applying innovative strategies to advance quality health care. The team from The Heart Institute of East Texas are among 32 health care providers in seven states and the territory of Puerto Rico to receive the Gold Level award for 2018 -2019 year.

Located in the heart of the Texas Forest Country, CHI St. Luke’s Health System provides health care to a 15-county region. The primary service areas are Angelina and Polk Counties, while Cherokee, Houston, San Augustine, and Trinity counties make up the secondary market. The total population for the System’s service area is approximately 350,000.

Enjoy the great outdoors! Spend time on Lake Sam Rayburn, hike through Angelina National Forest and camp beneath the stars. Deep East Texas is the ideal location for a quality work/life balance. Live in the country and still be a short drive to the hospital.

Located in the heart of the Texas Forest Country, St. Luke’s Health System provides health care to a 15 county region. The primary service areas are Angelina and Polk Counties, while Cherokee, Houston, San Augustine, and Trinity counties make up the secondary market. The total population for the System’s service area is approximately 500,000.*hec*

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be joining our group of 12 physicians that includes 2 Non-Invasive, 8 Interventional Cardiologist and 2 Electrophysiologists with over 36 board certifications in multiple specialties.

Pay Range
$400.00 - $604.00 /hour

Location: Lufkin, TX, US

Posted Date: 11/21/2024