Cardiology Physician
Company: CommonSpirit Health
Location: Lufkin
Posted on: June 17, 2026
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Where You'll Work
The Heart Institute of East Texas (HIET) is seeking Board
Certified/Board Eligible Electrophysiologists to join their
practice of 13 physicians (7 Interventional, 4 Invasive/General, 1
EP) plus our own CV Surgeon. HIET is affiliated with St.
Luke's Health-Memorial and led the hospital to receive the highest
recognition from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) the
Heartcare Center of Excellence every year since 2018, as well as
the PIONEER award for being one of the 1st ten hospitals in the
nation to receive this designation.Opportunity to be On Baylor
College of Medicine Faculty. As of 2023, there remains
only seven hospitals with this designation in the state of Texas
and MHSET (Memorial Health System of East Texas) one of only a few
hospitals with this designation to also have four ACC
accreditations in the state of Texas (Electrophysiology, Cath Lab,
Heart Failure, Chest Pain).
HIET serves 12 counties with a population of 350,000 in Deep East
Texas with 10 clinic locations and privileges at 4 hospitals.
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Dedication to excellent care within the community and a
patient-first mindset, as well as a commitment to bring cutting
edge clinical care to patients served.
ABOUT THE HEART INSTITUTE OF EAST TEXAS:
A thriving healthcare system is seeking a qualified Interventional
cardiologist for a mature Cardiovascular service line. The
opportunity is with the Heart Institute of East Texas, a large
multispecialty cardiology group providing services at two hospitals
local hospitals and two open heart programs. HIET has been
instrumental in the development and Stewart ship of the 2 heart
programs including 6 Cardiac catheterization labs, three dedicated
CVOR suites, One Hybrid OR, da Vinci Robotic Surgical Systems.
Located in the heart of the Texas Forest Country, Health System
provides health care to a 15-county region. The primary service
areas are Angelina and Polk Counties, while Cherokee, Houston, San
Augustine, and Trinity counties make up the secondary market. The
is a large built-in referral base for patients. There is a large
coverage area of more than 350,000 lives.
There are plenty of recreational activities, from fishing, hunting,
water sports within easy reach. Enjoy the lush green countryside,
pine tree-covered hills and lakes. Year-round outdoor activities
include golfing, camping, hiking, boating at hand. With the large
metropolitan city of Houston and International Airport of Houston,
this opportunity provides a great place for perfect work life
balance.
The Heart Institute of East Texas has been the leading practice in
East Texas since 1982. It is well established and services a
population encompassing 350,000 in patient lives. HIET
Cardiologists served as ACC Champions to collaborate with CHI St.
Luke's Health- Memorial Lufkin to become designated as a HeartCARE
Center National Distinction of Excellence by the American College
of Cardiology for 2018 and 2019.They are the only hospital in the
CHI system
to achieve this distinction and were one of the first 10 hospitals
in the nation (2 nd in the state of Texas and 9th in the
Nation).
The Heart Institute of East Texas, on behalf of CHI St. Luke's
Health Memorial - Lufkin, received a TMF Physician Practice Quality
Improvement Gold Award for improving patient outcomes in
high-priority clinical areas while applying innovative strategies
to advance quality health care. The team from The Heart Institute
of East Texas are among 32 health care providers out of 36,000 in
seven states and the territory of Puerto Rico to receive the Gold
Level award for 2018 -2019 year. HIET offers a dyad leadership
model with a physician leader and an administrative leader for each
service line. The doctors and their administrative colleagues
work
together to make it a better place.
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group
As a component of St. Luke's Health, Baylor St. Luke's Medical
Group builds upon more than 50 years of medical excellence and
advancement. Through our network of multi-specialty physicians, and
clinicians, we provide compassionate, high quality care and access
for patients across 5,000 square miles of Southeast Texas.
Our physicians, and clinicians are dedicated to building
long-lasting relationships with their patients and families through
a patient-centered approach using the latest technology for
diagnosis and treatment. Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group
physicians, and clinicians have a wealth of experience and a
reputation for practicing high-quality medicine that considers the
whole person - body, mind, and spirit.
About St. Luke's Health
St. Luke's Health serves Greater Houston, East Texas . click apply
for full job details
Keywords: CommonSpirit Health, Rowlett , Cardiology Physician, Healthcare , Lufkin, Texas
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