Thoracic Surgeon Faculty

CHI; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 600,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary guarantee

Paid relocation expenses

Dedicated access to robotic block time

Job summary

Creighton University - CHI Health is seeking an academic Thoracic Surgeon to join their vibrant team in Omaha, Nebraska. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in thoracic surgery and a commitment to academic research and education.

The position offers a highly competitive salary, relocation expenses, and a dedicated support environment for both surgical and academic endeavors. Omaha ranks highly for livability and quality of life, making it an attractive location for professionals.

Qualifications

• Board certified or eligible in Thoracic Surgery.
• Experience in minimally invasive and/or robotic-assisted surgery.
• Collaborative teamwork skills.
• Enthusiastic about academic research and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surgical procedures in Thoracic Surgery.
• Teach and mentor residents and students.
• Participate in research projects.
• Collaborate within an integrated healthcare system.

Skills

Minimally invasive surgery

Robotic surgery

Team collaboration

Academic research enthusiasm

Education

Board certification or eligibility in Thoracic Surgery

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Creighton University - CHI Health Thoracic Surgery: The Department of Surgery at Creighton University Medical Center CHI Health is recruiting an academic Thoracic Surgeon to join our vibrant program and expand our clinical, research, and educational activities.

The busy Thoracic Surgery program is part of an integrated, multispecialty system committed to the highest quality outcomes. The Section of Pulmonary Medicine is ranked as one of the nation’s highest quality and is an award‑winning program. The cancer center boasts the busiest medical and radiation oncologists in the region with a high level of expertise and a busy clinical trial portfolio. The Thoracic program also collaborates with a regional, high volume gastroenterology group boasting strong community outreach, thereby establishing the program as a regional center of excellence.

As a busy academic institution, Creighton University Medical Center CHI Health offers the opportunity to conduct research in collaboration with scientists within Common Spirit and Creighton University School of Medicine.

The Thoracic Surgery Division, part of the Department of Surgery, integrates residents, medical students and undergraduates in a rich teaching environment.

The ideal candidate will be board certified or eligible in thoracic surgery with clinical experience in the management of thoracic diseases and minimally invasive and/or robotic‑assisted surgery. In addition, the candidate should have a strong academic interest with a desire to educate and participate in research.

• Report to the Division Chief of Thoracic Surgery and CHI Health Chair 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 thoracic and cardiac post‑operative patients
• Dedicated access to robotic block time
• CHI and Creighton University Medical Center are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Women, under‑represented minorities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Requirements

• Board certified or eligible in Thoracic Surgery
• Minimally invasive/robotic surgery experience
• Works collaboratively in a team
• Enthusiastic about academic research and teaching

About the Academic Health System

CHI/CommonSpirit 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 new future for academic health and serving as a trend‑setting model for the 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 CHI Health

CHI Health, sponsored by Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI), is the largest faith‑based health‑care system in Nebraska and southwest Iowa. A growing multi‑specialty network of highly skilled medical providers, we offer primary and specialty care at more than 100 locations throughout Nebraska and Southwest Iowa.

Pay Range

$600,000 - $650,000 per year