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 a strong community outreach thereby establishing the program as a regional center of excellence.

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

The Thoracic Surgery Division as a busy 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 surgery 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.

• Board certified or eligible in Thoracic Surgery
• Minimally invasive/robotic surgery
• Works collaboratively in a team
• Enjoy working in an academic research and teaching environment

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 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.

About CHI Health

CHI 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.