Rhinologist - Endoscopic Skull Base Surgeon Otolaryngology

CHI Health; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 625,000 - 675,000; Full time

Job summary

An academic health system is seeking a fellowship-trained Rhinologist and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgeon to develop a new department in Omaha, NE. The ideal candidate will have expertise in managing anterior skull base surgeries and possess a robust academic interest. This position offers leadership opportunities, clinical focus on diverse rhinology cases, and institutional support for research within an integrated health care system. Competitive salary range is $625,000 - $675,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Board certified or eligible in Otolaryngology with clinical expertise in rhinology.
• Strong academic interest and desire to educate and research.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of a new academic department.
• Join a collaborative team for comprehensive rhinology practice.
• Engage in clinical, translational, and outcomes-based research.

Skills

Board certification in Otolaryngology

Management of anterior skull base surgery

Endoscopic sinus surgery expertise

Education

Fellowship training in Rhinology

Valid state medical license

Job description

3. Opportunity Details - Rhinologist - Endoscopic Skull Base Surgeon# Rhinologist - Endoscopic Skull Base Surgeon## Job Description**Job Summary and Responsibilities** Creighton University School of Medicine in partnership with CHI Health seeks a fellowship trained Rhinologist and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgeon to join our growing Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery in Omaha, NE. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a new and expanding academic department and help shape the future of otolaryngology in the region. The busy Rhinologist 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. In collaboration with Creighton University School of Medicine, the Department of Otolaryngology will establish a residency program, led by our founding Department Chair.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.The ideal candidate will be board certified or eligible in Otolaryngology with clinical experience in the management of anterior skull based and rhinology surgery. In addition, the candidate should have a strong academic interest with a desire to educate and participate in research. **Job Details*** Academic Appointment: Open rank (Assistant, Associate, or Professor) commensurate with experience and career stage* Clinical Focus: Comprehensive rhinology with diverse practice including endoscopic sinus surgery, revision procedures, allergy/rhinology, and multidisciplinary endoscopic skull base surgery. Current practice is 80% inflammatory disease and 20% skull base* Close partnership with highly collaborative neurosurgical team for skull base cases* Practice Setting: Academic tertiary care setting* 1:6 call responsibilities with weekday APP support* Opportunity for 1:1 APP practice support* Leadership opportunities within expanding department and development of residency program* Growing department with current 5 faculty members including general otolaryngology, head and neck surgery with microvascular reconstruction, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and laryngology* Robust department infrastructure with five APPs, five Audiologists, dedicated nursing and administrative staff* Research: institutional support for clinical, translational, and outcomes-based research with access to biostatistics, clinical trial infrastructure, and potential for protected academic time* Mentorship: Faculty development resources and mentorship programs within Creighton University#HEC **Job Requirements** * American Board Certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty* A valid and unrestricted state medical license or license-eligible **Where You'll Work** # **Academic Health System****CHI Health** is affiliated 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 trendsetting model for academic health systems of clinical care embedded in education, research and innovation. Our Academic Medical Centers at Bergan Mercy & Lakeside 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** $625,000 - 675,000 /year