Faculty Cardiovascular Surgeon

Catholic Health Initiatives; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 850,000 - 920,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

CHI Health and Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, NE seek an Cardiovascular Surgeon to join a high-volume, academic cardiac surgery program. The role entails expanding an adult cardiac surgery practice, teaching residents and collaborating with interventional cardiology teams.

The position offers a guaranteed two-year base salary, sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package, with a robust Heart & Vascular Institute and an established TAVR center.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Board certification or eligibility in Cardiothoracic Sugery.
• Active or eligible license in the state of Nebraska.
• Strong clinical skills with experience in programmatic development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Academic activities commensurate with the rank of Assistant, Associate or Professor at Creighton University School of Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Educate Creighton University medical students and surgical residents.
• Conduct research in collaboration with Creighton University and CHI Health.
• Report to the Division Chief of Cardiac Surgery.
• Expand an adult cardiac surgery practice in collaboration with colleagues.
• Participate in an academic, teaching environment within the Heart & Vascular Institute.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Education

MD/DO

Board certification or eligibility in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Nebraska license (active or eligible)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Cardiovascular Surgeon at Creighton University Medical Center and CHI Health, you will be part of our vibrant Cardiac Surgery program and expand our clinical, surgical, research, and educational activities in conjunction with our Department of Surgery and Division Cardiovascular Medicine.

Every day, you will provide cardiovascular excellence, build, grow an adult cardiac surgery practice in all of its domains in partnership with outstanding colleagues and forward-thinking and dynamic academic and business leadership.

To be successful in this role, you will work with an integrated, multi-specialty system, working with every member of the cardiovascular medicine team committed to the highest outcome of every procedure we perform. At Creighton University Medical Center, our Heart & Vascular Institute is one of the nation’s highest quality, award winning heart programs. We are a designated TAVR Center with a high procedure volume and excellent outcomes - Supported by a highly ranked team of interventional cardiologists.

In addition, our program is further augmented by our many other 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.

• 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 and Creighton University School of Medicine.




• Reporting to the Creighton & CHI Health Division Chief of Cardiac Surgery




• 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.

We are offering a guaranteed two-year base salary, a sign-on bonus, and relocation assistance and comprehensive benefit package

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Job Requirements

Required:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution




• Board certification or eligibility in Cardiothoracic Sugery




• Active or eligible license in the state of Nebraska




• Strong clinical skills with experience in programmatic development




• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills




• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment




• Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care




• Academic activities commensurate with the rank of Assistant, Associate or Professor at Creighton University School of Medicine

Where You'll Work

Academic Health System

CHI Health has partnered 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 trendsetting model for 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 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 200 days of sunshine a year.

Pay Range

$850,000 - $920,000 /year

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.