About this opportunity
Catholic Health Initiatives lists this Thoracic Surgeon Faculty opportunity in omaha, Nebraska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary and Responsibilities
nAs our Thoracic Surgery Physician, you will be part of our vibrant program and expand our clinical, research, and educational activities in conjunction with our Department of Surgery, Pulmonary Medicine, and Lynch Cancer Center.
nEvery day, you will provide clinical and academic excellence in a teaching environment educating Creighton University's surgical residents and medical students and conducting research in collaboration with scientists within Common Spirit Health and the Creighton University School of Medicine. Founded by the merger of Dignity Health and Catholic Health Initiatives in 2019, Common Spirit Health is the largest Catholic health system and the second-largest nonprofit hospital chain in the United States. At Creighton University Medical Center, our Department of Surgery & Section of Pulmonary Medicine are one of the nation's highest quality, award-winning programs. Thoracic Surgery program is part of our integrated, multi-specialty system, working with the members of interventional medical and surgical teams, committed to the highest quality and outcomes.
nIn addition, our program is further augmented by our many other resources associated with our academic institution including our inpatient and outpatient cardiac rehabilitation program
nResident activity with the department of surgery is highly engaging at our University Medical Center and Level I Trauma Center. The department of surgery trains over 25 residents and fellows, while our section of Pulmonary and Critical Medicine trains 15 fellows, year over year.
nTo be successful in this role, the candidate will be board certified in thoracic surgery with fellowship training in non-cardiac thoracic surgery, clinical experience in the management of thoracic diseases, and training in minimally invasive surgery and/or robotic assisted surgery and a desire to develop and lead an integrated thoracic oncology program. In addition, the candidate should have a strong academic interest and participate in resident education and clinical research.
nnnHas expertise in robotic thoracic surgery skills
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nnWorks collaboratively with our fore-gut/minimally invasive surgery and pulmonary medicine teams.
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nnWorking 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.
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nnReporting to the Creighton Chair of Surgery and CHI Director of Surgery
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nnOmaha, Nebraska is consistently ranked as one of America's best cities for livability, affordability, quality of life, and schooling.
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nnElectronic medical records via EPIC
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nnUniversal Care model - entire hospital floor dedicated to CV
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nnAll cases staffed by B/C Cardiac Anesthesia
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nnCHI and Creighton University Medical Center are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Women, Under-represented minorities, and Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
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n nWe are offering a highly competitive salary, starting bonus and relocation assistance
n#HEC
nJob Requirements
nRequired:
nnnDoctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
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nnBoard certification or eligibility in Cardiothoracic Surgery
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nnActive or eligible license in the state of Nebraska
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nnStrong clinical skills with experience in programmatic development
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nnExcellent communication and interpersonal skills
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nnAbility to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
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nnCommitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care
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nnClinical and leadership experience and ideally academic activities commensurate with the rank of Associate Professor or Professor at Creighton University School of Medicine
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n nWhere You'll Work
nAbout the Academic Health System
nCHI/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 trendsetting 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.
nAbout CHI Health
nCHI Health , sponsored by Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI), is the largest faith-based healthcare 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.
nPay Range
n$600,000 - $650,000 /year
nWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Worksite address
omaha, NE, 68197, US
Who can apply
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