Physician - Cardiovascular Anesthesiologist

CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic, in collaboration with CHRISTUS St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana, is seeking a Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join a team dedicated to cardiovascular anesthesia. The successful candidate will practice exclusively within the CVOR at a single hospital. Participation in General Anesthesia to maintain skills is entirely optional.

The high-acuity cardiovascular program offers a comprehensive range of cardiothoracic surgical services, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), heart valve repair and replacement procedures, and a well-established Structural Heart Program. The program performs more than 200 cardiac cases annually, staffed by a team of three CV Anesthesiologists. This unique opportunity offers stability of employment with an income guarantee above the national median and comprehensive benefits. Enjoy a region rich in outdoor recreation and social outlets with greater purchasing power than is typically found in metropolitan areas.

Practice Description:

• CHRISTUS St. Michael hospital is set amid 120 wooded acres and has been voted as one of the most beautiful hospital settings in the country. The campus is home to CHRISTUS medical offices, clinics, ancillary centers, and a 50-bed rehabilitation hospital. This integrated healthcare setting fosters collaboration and offers opportunities for professional growth.
• Practice supported by four Cardiothoracic surgeons; plus, one recently recruited surgeon, with volumes expected to increase.
• A dedicated CVOR focuses exclusively on adult complex cardiothoracic cases. The case mix includes aortic reconstruction, TAVR, structural heart interventions, on-pump and off-pump CABG procedures, valve repair and replacement, esophageal surgery, and other advanced thoracic and major vascular procedures. Additional cardiovascular services include nuclear cardiology, electrophysiology, and mitral valve therapy.
• Call: The Cardiac Anesthesia team shares home call equally (1:3). Physicians receive a post-call day off, with no in-house call responsibilities, no General Anesthesia call coverage, and no second-call requirements. Weekend and holiday call are shared equally among the Cardiac Anesthesia team. Extended absences are covered by locum tenens physicians.
• Due to the robust cardiac surgical volume, this position is dedicated exclusively to cardiac anesthesia. Physicians who wish to maintain General Anesthesia skills may participate in occasional General Anesthesia cases; however, participation is not required and does not include General Anesthesia call responsibilities.
• No Pediatrics or transplant surgeries.
• Service area: Metropolitan population of just over 100,000, with an extended service are of more than 400,000 in residents across TX, AR, LA, and OK. The nearest cardiac surgery program is than 90 miles away in Shreveport.  
• 24/7 Hospitalist Group and CV ICU coverage by dedicated Intensivist Group.
• 24/7 Lev III Emergency Department.

Hospital Services:

• 311-bed acute care hospital with a Level III Emergency Department and a full range of medical specialties represented.
• CHRISTUS offers an after-hours triage nurse service line which streamlines hospital services
• Epic EMR utilized across the entire CHRISTUS network.
• Contracted Hospitalists and Intensivists groups available
• https://www.christushealth.org/locations/st-michael

 Qualifications:

• • ACGME Cardiac Anesthesia Fellowship or comparable/recent CV Anesthesia
  • Unrestricted Texas Medical license and DEA at start of practice
  • Board Certified in Anesthesia
  • Upcoming graduation residents encouraged to inquire

About CHRISTUS Health:

• More than 700 physicians and advanced practice clinicians representing 41 specialties across 82 clinics throughout Northeast Texas.
• A financially strong, mission-driven Catholic health system known for its fiscal stewardship and commitment to physician professional growth.
• 2018 Acclaim Award Winner- Number One - physician group in the Nation

Additional Benefits Include:

• Sign-on and relocation allowance
• Comprehensive Medical and Dental (BCBS) Insurance
• Professional Liability Insurance
• 403(b) Matched Savings Plan
• No State income tax
• CME allowance and paid time off days
• 8 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)

About the Community:

The combined metroplex population surrounding Texarkana is nearly 150,000. It offers a unique blend of small-town charm and metropolitan amenities, straddling the Texas-Arkansas state line. Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life, a low cost of living, excellent schools, vibrant arts and culture, and abundant outdoor recreation. Surrounded by the piney woods, scenic lakes, and rolling landscapes of Northeast Texas, the area provides ample opportunities for fishing, boating, and hiking. Home to the rapidly growing Texas A&M University-Texarkana, Texarkana is an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family.

For immediate consideration, please contact:

Lourdes Kvalem, CHRISTUS Health Physician Recruiter 

Phone: 214-395-8604; 

Lourdes.Kvalem@Christushealth.org

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