Chief of Thoracic Surgery

Society of Thoracic Surgeons; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive Salary Guarantee

Paid Relocation Expenses

Support for diversity, equity, and inclusion

Job summary

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons is seeking an academic Chief of Thoracic Surgery at Creighton University Medical Center. In this role, you will educate residents, conduct research, and lead an integrated thoracic oncology program.

Ideal candidates will possess a board certification and fellowship training with at least 5 years of experience. The position offers a highly competitive salary and relocation expenses, along with opportunities for scholarly activities.

Join us in Omaha, Nebraska, which is known for its livability and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong academic interest and participation in resident education.
• Experience in minimally invasive surgery and/or robotic assisted surgery.

Responsibilities

• Educate surgical residents and medical students.
• Conduct research in collaboration with the Creighton University School of Medicine.
• Develop and lead an integrated thoracic oncology program.

Skills

Robotic thoracic surgery skills

Collaborative skills in surgical teams

Teaching and mentoring skills

Education

Board certification in thoracic surgery

Fellowship training in non‑cardiac thoracic surgery

Tools

EPIC electronic medical records

Job description

The Department of Surgery at Creighton University Medical Center CHI Health is excited to recruit an academic Chief of Thoracic Surgery to be part of our vibrant program and expand our clinical, research, and educational activities in conjunction with our Department of Surgery, Pulmonary Medicine, and Lynch Cancer Center.

At Creighton University Medical Center, our Department of Surgery & Section of Pulmonary Medicine are one of the nation's highest quality, award-winning programs. The Thoracic Surgery program is part of our integrated, multispecialty system, working with members of interventional medical and surgical teams, committed to the highest quality and outcomes.

Our program is further augmented by many resources associated with our academic institution, including our inpatient and outpatient cardiac rehabilitation program.

Resident activity with the department of surgery is highly engaging at our University Medical Center and Level I Trauma Center. The department of surgery trains over 25 residents and fellows, while our section of Pulmonary and Critical Medicine trains 15 fellows, year over year.

Candidates will be working in an academic and teaching environment educating Creighton University's surgical residents and medical students and conducting research in collaboration with scientists within Common Spirit Health and the Creighton University School of Medicine. Founded by the merger of Dignity Health and Catholic Health Initiatives in 2019, Common Spirit Health is the largest Catholic health system and the second-largest nonprofit hospital chain in the United States.

The ideal candidate will be board certified in thoracic surgery with fellowship training in non‑cardiac thoracic surgery, clinical experience in the management of thoracic diseases, and training in minimally invasive surgery and/or robotic assisted surgery and a desire to develop and lead an integrated thoracic oncology program. In addition, the candidate should have a strong academic interest and participate in resident education and clinical research. A minimum of 5 years of experience with demonstrated leadership skills is preferred. The ideal candidate should have a track record of scholarly and educational activities at the level of Associate Professor at Creighton University School of Medicine.

• Has expertise in robotic thoracic surgery skills
• Works collaboratively with our foregut/minimally invasive surgery and pulmonary medicine teams
• Works in an academic and teaching environment educating Creighton University's surgical residents and medical students and conducting research in collaboration with scientists within Common Spirit and Creighton University School of Medicine
• Reporting to the Creighton Chair of Surgery and CHI Director of 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
• Universal Care model – entire hospital floor dedicated to CV
• All cases staffed by B/C Cardiac Anesthesia
• 4 OR suites including 1 hybrid suite
• CHI and Creighton University Medical Center are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Women, Under‑represented minorities, and Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply