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Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeon

Houston, TX

Thoracotomy/Lung Surgery (Resection/Lobectomy) * Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) * Pericardial Window * Thoracentesis Qualifications: * Must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in CVT Surgery

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for lung surgeon in the United States is $368,879.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $350,000.00 and $400,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Lung Surgeon vs Pulmonologist?

AspectLung SurgeonPulmonologist
CredentialsMedical degree, surgical residency, thoracic surgery fellowshipMedical degree, internal medicine residency, pulmonology fellowship
Work EnvironmentOperating rooms, hospitals, surgical centersClinics, hospitals, outpatient settings
Roles & ResponsibilitiesPerforms thoracic surgeries, lung resections, biopsiesDiagnoses and manages lung diseases, performs non-surgical procedures
Industry UsageHospitals, surgical centers, specialized clinicsHospitals, outpatient clinics, specialty practices

While both Lung Surgeons and Pulmonologists specialize in lung health, Lung Surgeons focus on surgical interventions for lung diseases, whereas Pulmonologists diagnose and treat respiratory conditions non-surgically. Patients often consult Pulmonologists for ongoing management, reserving Lung Surgeons for surgical procedures.

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Infographic showing various Lung Surgeon job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 3% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $368,879 per year, or $177.3 per hour.

Locum - Physician - Surgery - Cardiothoracic Portsmouth, VA

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Portsmouth, VA • On-site

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Cardiothoracic Surgery Coverage

Open dates: ALL OF JUNE & JULY 2025

Coverage start date: June 2025

Reason for Coverage: Cardiothoracic Surgery Coverage

Practice Setting: Office/ Hospital/ OR/ Rounding

Call Schedule: After office hours and weekends

Trauma Level/Designation: n/a

Number of Operating Rooms: 1

Documentation System/EMR: Epic

Patient Age Demographic: Adult 18+

Scope of Services Required: Adult Cardiac Surgery, General Thoracic Surgery

Required Duties/Procedures

  • Aortic Surgery Procedures Required: Descending Aortic Aneurysms
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Procedures Required: CABG, Redo Coronary Revascularization (With or Without Heart Valve Surgery), Arterial Revascularization (Using Internal Mammary Arteries, Radial Artery and Gastroepiploic Artery), Pericardial Window, Tube Thoracostomy, Thoracic aortic aneurysms
  • Thoracic Endoscopy Procedures Required: Flexible and Rigid Bronchoscopy, Thoracotomy Lung Resections and Pneumonectomy, Chest Wall Resection and Reconstruction, Mediastinal Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery Procedures Required: Heart Valve Repair/Replacement Surgery, Heart Valve Replacement Without Surgery (CoreValve® System), Mitral Valve Repair

Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 90 - 120 days; EMERGENCY TEMP PRIVS AVAILABILE FOR DEC 1 START

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