Locum Tenens - Cardiovascular Surgery Physician

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Locum Tenens - Cardiovascular Surgery Physician at Vitaly Health a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Surgery physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Surgery position at Vitaly Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

This position is based in Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Cardiovascular surgery, Inpatient care, Call coverage, Patient assessment, Clinical documentation, Epic. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The physician will provide cardiovascular surgery services on a locum tenens basis, focusing on call coverage. Responsibilities include managing seven to ten patients per shift within an inpatient medical center setting.

Benefits package: Comprehensive Coverage of All Expenses, Flexible Start Date, Malpractice Insurance Coverage. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.