Division Chief, Cardiac Anesthesiology

CHI; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 549,000 - 671,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting bonus or education stipend

13 weeks of paid time off

Generous CME allowance

401(k) with employer match

Relocation assistance

Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage

Reimbursement for medical licensure expenses

Job summary

CHI is seeking a Division Chief of Cardiac Anesthesiology to lead a comprehensive team at CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. This role involves strategic leadership, clinical practice, and mentorship of residents through the recently established Anesthesiology Residency Program.

The successful candidate will have expertise in advanced TEE, a fellowship in Cardiac Anesthesiology, and will advance the cardiac anesthesiology program while enjoying a competitive compensation package including generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Fellowship-trained Cardiac Anesthesiologist with advanced TEE expertise.
• Proven leadership and mentorship skills in academic medicine.
• Passion for innovation and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for a dedicated cardiac anesthesiology team.
• Develop clinical protocols and oversee quality and regulatory initiatives.
• Collaborate with various departments to enhance cardiovascular care.

Skills

Cardiac Anesthesiology

Advanced TEE expertise

Leadership

Innovation

Education

MD or DO degree

Completion of ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology Residency

Fellowship training in Cardiac Anesthesiology

Board certified or eligible in Anesthesiology

Tools

EPIC EMR system

Advanced Perioperative TEE

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Division Chief of Cardiac Anesthesiology, you will lead and grow a high-volume academic cardiovascular program at CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center – Bergan Mercy, a 391‑bed Level I Trauma Center and flagship academic medical center in Omaha, Nebraska. You will provide strategic leadership for a dedicated team of 6–8 cardiac anesthesiologists within a collaborative department of 23 anesthesiologists and 27 CRNAs. Your role includes shaping the future of cardiac anesthesiology through clinical excellence, faculty development, recruitment, quality improvement, and program growth.

You will work closely with cardiac surgery, cardiology, and hospital leadership to advance a comprehensive cardiovascular program that includes structural heart interventions, mechanical circulatory support, and all supported by the EPIC electronic medical record system.

Every day you will maintain an active clinical practice providing anesthetic care for a full spectrum of advanced adult cardiac procedures, including CABG and valve surgeries, structural heart interventions (TAVR, MitraClip, Watchman, and others), complex aortic surgery, and ECMO cases. You will perform and interpret advanced intraoperative TEE, collaborate within a multidisciplinary heart team to optimize perioperative outcomes, develop clinical protocols and care pathways, oversee quality and regulatory initiatives, mentor faculty, and represent the division through strategic leadership and national professional engagement.

To be successful in this role, you must be a fellowship‑trained Cardiac Anesthesiologist with advanced TEE expertise and a passion for academic medicine, leadership, and innovation. You will teach and mentor residents and medical students through Creighton University School of Medicine’s newly established Anesthesiology Residency Program, develop a future cardiac anesthesia fellowship, expand research and quality initiatives, support faculty academic advancement, and help build one of the region’s premier academic cardiac anesthesiology programs.

We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your career and well‑being. This includes a starting bonus or education stipend, 13 weeks of paid time off, a generous CME allowance, a 401(k) with employer match, relocation assistance, paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage, and reimbursement for medical licensure expenses. Our comprehensive package allows you to focus on providing exceptional patient care while enjoying outstanding work‑life balance and long‑term career support.

Job Requirements

• MD or DO degree
• Completion of an ACGME‑accredited Anesthesiology Residency
• Fellowship training in Cardiac Anesthesiology
• Board certified or board eligible in Anesthesiology
• Advanced Perioperative TEE certification (or eligible)
• Eligible for medical licensure in Nebraska

Pay Range

$610,000 – $610,000 per year