Locum Physician (MD/DO) - General Surgery in Lufkin, TX - Excellent Benefits 2024-10-13

LocumJobsOnline is working with TheraEx Locums to find a qualified General Surgery MD in Lufkin, Texas, 75901!

About The Position

At TheraEx we strive to be the ONE STOP SHOP for our Providers and Clinicians. We bring the "Mom and Pop" culture to our staff to ensure they feel that they are receiving the best partnership.

Now a days, it is hard to find honesty and transparency, and that is exactly what we bring to the table. From helping you finding your next assignment to simplifying the onboarding process, our team is dedicated to making each experience easy and streamlined.

We don’t beat around the bush with our compensation packages or benefits .. we deliver the best to the best!

Company Highlights :

• Referral Bonus for you and your referral (per referral placed on assignment!)
• Day one Medical, Dental, Vision (Full Time Only)
• 401k Contribution
• 24-hour Recruiter Support (we don’t believe in Call Centers!)
• Credentialing Assistance
• License and Certification reimbursement
• Ask me about our loyalty program! Psttttt . it’s a free vacation!

Job Details :

• Coverage : Ongoing
• Specialty : MD / DO Cardiovascular / Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Shift times : Daily
• Setting : primarily inpatient surgical coverage for ED; referred elective cases
• Positions Open : 1
• Open to the use of multiple Surgeons to make a full-time schedule Duties : CV Surgical coverage
• Required Procedures : full scope CV Surgery
• EMR : Cerner
• Patients per Day : 10-15
• Support Staff : typical in clinic; Hospital resources
• Worksite Resources : typical in clinic; hospital resources
• Travel Preferences : Preferred Lodging : local; in close proximity to the hospital, use current GSA rates Air Travel : Acceptable within Travel Policy
• Credentialing Information : Timeframe : willing to complete temp privileges as quickly as possible
• Credentialing with other facilities? Yes
• 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.

• 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

Requirements :

• Active Unrestricted TX License - Highly preferred, open to IMLC w / LOQ in hand Residency
• Board Certified
• Fellowship : CV surgery fellowship required
• Other Certifications : Both BLS & ACLS should be in place but the training can be done on-site if necessary
• Clean Malpractice status : REQUIRED for temps

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About TheraEx Locums

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