Full Time :: Pulmonary-Critical Care
Lufkin :: Texas
Community Health Systems
Rated by HealthGrades as among the top hospitals in the nation, Woodland Heights Medical Center is a technologically advanced 150-bed general acute care hospital in Lufkin, the regional hub of central east Texas.
Looking for a strong, BC/BE pulmonary/critical care physician with recent training experience to join one of the areas most respected medical practices:
very busy two person practice looking for a third; 1:3 call pending upcoming retirement of senior physician
two year partnership track
highly respected physicians, including a hospital board member
attractive, seven year-old building next to hospital; 7 exam rooms, 3 physician offices
great opportunity for sleep and critical care medicine
one of the partners approaching retirement; opportunity to move up fast
competitive compensation and benefits package
Woodland Heights is willing to assist with a recruitment package that may include commencement and relocation bonuses, marketing expenses, loan repayment assistance, etc. The hospital is an exceptional facility with a regional and national reputation. Awards include:
Designation by HealthGrades as a Distinguished Hospital for excellence in Pulmonary Medicine, Cardiology and more
100% physician satisfaction rate with the nursing service
Award of Excellence by the Texas state quality improvement organization
A broad range of acute and critical care services are available, including interventional cardiology, CV surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, plastic surgery and more. The hospital completed a major renovation in 2007 and features advanced diagnostic services including open and closed MRI, 64-slice CT and other advanced modalities.
Lufkin offers a surprising array of services and entertainments:
90 minutes north of the Houston metro area and Bush Intercontinental Airport
Community population of 40,000; retail and medical service area of about 200,000 with a broad economic base and consistent growth
Nestled in the rolling hills, forests and lakes of central east Texas; a great place to raise a family, with low crime and a high quality of life
Culturally diverse, with families from a variety of countries and cultures
Many small city amenities including museums, a zoo, fine dining and extensive shopping options, community theater and symphony, etc.
Contact: Melinda Hutchinson
Email: melinda_hutchinson@chs.net
Phone: 888-373-9600 x7448
Fax: 615.373.9798
Web: http://www.chs.net
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