Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist

Catholic Health Initiatives; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 599,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health is seeking an Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join the CHI Health Heart Institute and Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. The role focuses on advanced heart failure, LVAD program development, and academic medicine in a collaborative cardiovascular team.

Board-certified or board-eligible in CV disease and in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant; completion of fellowships; Nebraska licensure; opportunity for research, education, and leadership within a

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in cardiovascular disease.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in advanced heart failure and transplant.
• Completed accredited cardiovascular disease fellowship.
• Completed accredited heart failure and transplant fellowship.
• Cardiology certification or eligibility upon fellowship completion.
• Nebraska medical license or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with advanced heart failure and complex cardiovascular disease.
• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient heart failure care through a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach.
• Participate in the ongoing growth and development of the Advanced Heart Failure Program.
• Collaborate with cardiac surgeons, interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, general cardiologists, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to a culture of academic excellence, innovation, and patient-centered cardiovascular care.

Education

American Board Certification in Cardiovascular Disease

American Board Certification or Board Eligible in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant

Completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program

Completion of an accredited Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Fellowship Program

Cardiology board eligibility

Nebraska medical license eligibility

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist , you will join the nationally recognized CHI Health Heart Institute and Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska . You will become part of a highly collaborative cardiovascular team dedicated to advancing clinical excellence, innovation, research, and medical education while providing exceptional care to patients with advanced heart failure and complex cardiovascular disease. You will also contribute to the development and expansion of a destination LVAD program.

Every day you will provide comprehensive care for patients with advanced heart failure in both inpatient and outpatient settings, collaborate with multidisciplinary cardiovascular specialists, and play a pivotal role in the continued growth and development of the Advanced Heart Failure Program, including the expansion of a destination LVAD program.

To be successful in this role, you will be a board-certified or board-eligible Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist with strong clinical expertise, a passion for innovation in heart failure management, and a commitment to academic medicine. You will also demonstrate excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach to patient care, and the ability to thrive within a dynamic academic and research-focused environment.

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with advanced heart failure and complex cardiovascular disease

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient heart failure care through a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach

• Participate in the ongoing growth and development of the Advanced Heart Failure Program

• Collaborate closely with cardiac surgeons, interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, general cardiologists, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary cardiovascular teams

• Recognized as a TAVR, TEER, and Atrial Fibrillation Center of Excellence

• Provide consultative services for patients with advanced heart failure and cardiomyopathy

• Participate in the management of patients in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and inpatient cardiovascular services

• Utilize innovative technologies and evidence-based treatment approaches to optimize patient outcomes

• Participate in a high-quality Heart Failure Clinic dedicated to comprehensive longitudinal patient care

• Collaborate with CommonSpirit Health service line partners on clinical research initiatives, quality improvement projects, and best practice sharing

• Participate in national and international cardiovascular research trials and scholarly activities

• Teach and mentor fellows, residents, and medical students through Creighton University School of Medicine

• Conduct clinical research in collaboration with faculty across CommonSpirit Health and Creighton University

• Contribute to a culture of academic excellence, innovation, and patient-centered cardiovascular care

We are offering a highly competitive salary guarantee, relocation assistance, CME allowance, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to join one of the nation's most respected cardiovascular programs.

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Job Requirements

Required

• American Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease

• American Board Certified or Board Eligible in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant

• Completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program

• Completion of an accredited Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Fellowship Program

• Cardiology, or board eligible upon completion of fellowship

• Valid and unrestricted medical license or eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Nebraska

Preferred

• Interest in academic medicine, research and medical education

Where You'll Work

CHI Health is the largest faith-based health system in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, serving patients through a comprehensive network of hospitals, clinics, and specialty care locations. The Omaha market consists of five hospitals providing inpatient and outpatient services across the metropolitan area, creating an integrated system of care supported by more than 900 physicians and advanced practice clinicians representing over 40 specialties.

At the center of the Omaha market is CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center – Bergan Mercy , a 396-bed Academic Medical Center, Level I Trauma Center, and tertiary referral hub serving patients throughout Nebraska, Iowa, and the surrounding region. Through its partnership with Creighton University School of Medicine , CHI Health has created a nationally recognized academic health system where clinical care, medical education, research, and innovation work together to advance patient outcomes and physician development.

Physicians benefit from collaboration with highly specialized colleagues across cardiovascular medicine, oncology, neurosurgery, trauma, critical care, maternal fetal medicine, and numerous additional subspecialties. Providers have opportunities to engage in resident and fellowship education, clinical research, and quality improvement initiatives while practicing in a system that values collegiality, professional growth, and mission driven care.

CHI Health continues to invest in advanced technology, service line growth, physician engagement, and academic partnerships, creating an environment where physicians can practice at the highest level while contributing to the future of healthcare.

Community

Practice in Omaha, Nebraska, a vibrant metropolitan area of more than 1 million residents consistently recognized for its affordability, economic strength, family-friendly environment, and exceptional quality of life. As Nebraska's largest city, Omaha offers the amenities of a major metropolitan area while maintaining a welcoming Midwestern culture and reasonable cost of living.

• Ranked among America's Best Cities to Live and Best Cities for Young Professionals

• Nebraska ranks in the top 10 Best State to Practice Medicine(WalletHub)

• Home to nationally recognized public and private school systems and multiple higher education institutions, including Creighton University and the University of Nebraska Omaha

• Served by Eppley Airfield with nonstop flights to major destinations across the United States

• Thriving arts, entertainment, and culinary scene featuring the Old Market District, Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, The RiverFront, CHI Health Center Omaha, and numerous cultural attractions

• Professional and collegiate sports, extensive parks and trail systems, golf, outdoor recreation, and year-round community events

• Convenient location with easy access to Lincoln, Kansas City, Des Moines, and the broader Midwest region

Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI)

is a part of CommonSpirit, one of the nation's largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems dedicated to advancing healthcare for all people.

Pay Range

$599,000 - $620,000 /year

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.