Academic Orthopaedic Tumor Surgeon

CHI; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 709,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary guarantee

Paid relocation expenses

Access to ambulatory surgery block time

Job summary

A leading academic health system in Omaha, NE seeks an Orthopaedic Oncology Surgeon to collaborate within an integrated Oncology Service Line. The ideal candidate will be board certified or eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in oncologic pathology, with a strong focus on education and research. The role includes conducting research, establishing a Tumor Division, and working alongside medical students and residents. Offering a competitive salary and relocation expenses, this position promotes a supportive and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Board certified or eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery with clinical focus on oncologic pathology.
• Skills in fracture repair, soft tissue management, nerve repair, and arthroscopy.
• Strong academic interest with a desire to educate and participate in research.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with integrated Oncology Service Line for quality outcomes.
• Conduct research in biomechanical lab and establish Orthopaedic Tumor Division.
• Integrate medical students and residents in a teaching environment.

Skills

Board certification in Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowship training in Tumor/Sarcoma

Team collaboration

Interest in academic research and teaching

Education

Board certification or eligibility

State medical license

Job description

Orthopaedic Oncology Surgeon Faculty - Creighton University - CHI

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Creighton University School of Medicine, in partnership with CHI Health and Creighton University Medical Center, seeks an academic orthopaedic surgeon specializing in Oncologic Surgery to join our expanding clinic practice in Omaha, NE.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The busy Orthopaedic surgeon will be expected to collaborate with our integrated Oncology Service Line, committed to highest quality outcomes. In collaboration with Creighton University School of Medicine, the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery will establish a residency program, led by our Department Chair, Dr. Ranjan Gupta, in conjunction with a newly created Orthopaedic Center of Excellence at CHI Health.

As a busy academic institution, Creighton University Medical Center – CHI Health boasts a number of additional opportunities including the opportunity to conduct research in collaboration with scientists within Common Spirit and Creighton University School of Medicine in its own biomechanical lab.

The establishment of an Orthopaedic Tumor Division will be an integral part of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery integrating medical students and residents in a rich teaching environment.

The ideal candidate will be board certified or eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery with a clinical focus on oncologic pathology with additional skills in fracture repair, soft tissue management, nerve repair, and arthroscopy. In addition, the candidate should have a strong academic interest with a desire to educate and participate in research.

Criteria

• Board certified or eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery
• Fellowship trained in Tumor/Sarcoma
• Works collaboratively in a team
• Enjoy working in an academic research and teaching environment

Job Details

• Report to the Creighton/CHI Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery
• Highly competitive salary guarantee
• Paid relocation expenses
• Omaha, Nebraska is consistently ranked as one of America’s best cities for livability, affordability, quality of life, and schooling.
• Electronic medical records via EPIC
• Dedicated access to ambulatory surgery block time and equity
• CHI and Creighton University Medical Center are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Women, under‑represented minorities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Requirements

• American Board Certified or Board Eligible in specified area of medical specialty
• A valid and unrestricted state medical license or license‑eligible

Where You’ll Work

Academic Health System. CHI Health is affiliated with Creighton University School of Medicine, a reputable and prestigious medical school with strong Jesuit values in education, research and service. Together, we are shaping a new future for academic health and serving as a trend‑setting model for the academic health system of clinical care embedded in education, research and innovation. Our new academic medical center at Bergan Mercy supports a culture where academic and community physicians collaborate.

About Omaha

Omaha shines as an exceptional place to live with a welcoming, family‑oriented community, robust infrastructure, academic excellence, and a dynamic four‑season lifestyle. The metropolitan area of over 1 million residents features diverse job opportunities, attainable housing costs, high safety, excellence in the arts, and was crowned Forbes #1 Best City to Move To in 2024. It is an academically focused city as the home to two major universities and two medical schools. Omaha’s four‑season climate further sets itself apart and is a boon for families and outdoor enthusiasts with over 270 days of sunshine a year. Interested in this position, please reach out to Jeff Wooten, Physician Recruiter, CHI Health, tel: 402‑960‑4852; email: [e-mail].

Pay Range

$709,000 - $750,000 /year