Department Chair Otolaryngology

Commonspirit; Omaha (NE); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a visionary leader to chair the Otolaryngology Department. This role involves expanding clinical, research, and educational activities while collaborating with a diverse team. The successful candidate will establish a new residency program and work within a supportive and innovative environment. With a strong referral base and opportunities for collaboration with top researchers, this position promises to be both impactful and rewarding. If you are passionate about leading in the field of otolaryngology, this is your chance to make a significant difference in patient care and medical education.

Benefits

Paid relocation expenses

Highly competitive salary

Diversity, equity, and inclusion commitment

Qualifications

• Track record of scholarly and educational activities at Associate Professor level.
• Board certification in specified area of medical specialty required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat medical conditions, develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for patient-centered care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and audits.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Team Collaboration

Quality Improvement

Continuous Learning

Education

American Board Certified or Board Eligible

Valid and unrestricted state medical license

Tools

Electronic medical records (EPIC)

Job description

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• Creighton University - CHI Health Otolaryngology Department Chair* Creighton University Medical Center CHI Health seeks to recruit a visionary leader to serve as the Chair of Otolaryngology and expand our clinical, research, and educational activities.

Overview

The selected leader will join a growing group of academic surgeons encompassing a wide breadth of otolaryngology cases in the setting of a large established referral base within a wide reaching integrated health care system. This opportunity is ripe for an innovative leader to grow the Department of Otolaryngology in all of its domains in partnership with outstanding colleagues along with forward-thinking dynamic academic and business leadership.

This remarkable leadership opportunity builds on existing strengths including a cohesive Omaha metro-wide health care system with a large referral base of primary care providers, skull base program, expertise in vestibular disorders, collaborative opportunities with NIH-funded investigators in hearing and vestibular research. Additionally, it encompasses collaboration with sister programs in adult and pediatric head and neck programs including Nebraska Methodist Health System, Children’s Nebraska & Boys Town National Research Hospital.

One primary expectation of this exciting new position is establishing a new ACGME-approved Otolaryngology residency program that will be a great opportunity for any visionary leader in the field of otolaryngology.

Candidates are expected to have a track record of scholarly and educational activities commensurate with an appointment at the level befitting an Associate Professor to full Professor at Creighton University School of Medicine.

Further Details Of The Otolaryngology Chair Position Include:

• Working in a highly collaborative, academic, research and teaching environment educating Creighton University’s ENT residents and medical students and conducting research in collaboration with scientists within Common Spirit and Creighton University School of Medicine.
• Reporting to the Dean of Creighton University School of Medicine and President of the CHI Clinic Enterprise.
• Supporting a diverse culture where academic and community physicians collaborate.
• Highly competitive salary.
• 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.
• CHI and Creighton University Medical Center are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Women, under-represented minorities, and Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

About CHI Health:

CHI Health, sponsored by Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI), is the largest faith-based healthcare system in Nebraska and southwest Iowa. A growing multi-specialty of highly-skilled medical providers, we offer primary and specialty care at more than 100 locations throughout Nebraska and Southwest Iowa. CHI Health Clinic employs over 900 physicians and advanced practice clinicians representing more than 40 specialties.

Responsibilities:

• Patient Care:
• Diagnose and treat various medical conditions.
• Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
• Conduct thorough medical examinations and histories.
• Communication:
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Provide clear and concise medical information.
• Foster a collaborative and patient-centered approach to healthcare.
• Documentation:
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Document medical findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Ensure compliance with coding and billing regulations.
• Diagnostic Procedures:
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as lab work and imaging.
• Perform procedures as needed.
• Collaborate with specialists for further diagnostic evaluation.
• Team Collaboration:
• Collaborate with nurses, specialists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
• Provide consultative services to other healthcare providers.
• Quality Improvement:
• Participate in quality assurance and improvement initiatives.
• Review and analyze clinical outcomes for continuous improvement.
• Implement changes to enhance patient care and safety.
• Compliance:
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards in medical practice.
• Stay informed about healthcare regulations and compliance requirements.
• Participate in quality audits to ensure adherence to standards.
• Continuous Learning:
• Stay abreast of medical advancements and best practices.
• Participate in ongoing medical education and training.
• Contribute to the development of clinical protocols and guidelines.

Qualifications:

• American Board Certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty.
• A valid and unrestricted state medical license or license-eligible.

Pay Range: $360.57 - $408.65 /hour

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

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Interested in this position, please reach out to Jeff Wooten, Physician Recruiter, CHI Health, tel: [phone]; email: [e-mail].