Surgery - General Physician
At a glance
Surgeon role at CommonSpirit Health. Omaha, NE · full-time · $640,000–$650,000 a year.
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What you'll do
- Provide reconstructive and cosmetic surgery across cases including breast, oncologic, head and neck, and trauma care
- Help lead plastic surgery delivery, quality, safety and research work across CHI Health
- Teach Creighton surgical residents and medical students in an academic clinical setting
- Conduct research with collaborators at CommonSpirit and Creighton University School of Medicine
What you bring
- An MD or DO from an accredited institution, plus board certification or eligibility in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- An active Nebraska medical license or eligibility to obtain one
- Strong clinical skills and experience developing programs
Who this fits
This role suits a plastic and reconstructive surgeon interested in clinical work, teaching, research and program leadership. It is based in Omaha and includes work with surgical residents and medical students. The posting seeks clinical and leadership experience, with academic activity aligned to Associate Professor or Professor rank.
From the employer
As our Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician at CHI Health, part of CommonSpirit Health in Omaha. You will play an integral role in expanding our clinical, research, and educational activities within our Department of Surgery and its Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.
Every day you will provide clinical delivery encompassing a wide breadth of reconstructive & cosmetic surgical cases in the setting of a large established referral base within the Department of Surgery, Primary Care, and growing Breast Cancer Surgery Center of Excellence, within a large integrated health care system.
To be successful in this role, you will be provide expertise in clinical, academic, and educational domains in Level I Trauma, Breast Reconstruction, Body Contouring, Oncologic Reconstruction, Growing Head & Neck Program, General Face & Body Cosmetic surgery quality just to name a few.
At Creighton University Medical Center and CHI Health, our Department of surgery is one of the nation's highest quality, award-winning programs. The program is part of our integrated, multi-specialty system, working with every member in sub-specialty surgery, committed to the highest outcome of every procedure we perform. In addition, our program is further augmented by our many other resources associated with our academic institution including our institute of population health and the nation's only resident health-care leadership program. Also, the Division of Plastic Surgery is a full participant in Surgery Centers both at the Academic Medical Center & Community Based Hospital situated in a large cash pay population.
Resident activity with the department of surgery is highly engaging at our academic flagship University Medical Center and Level I Trauma Center.
Candidates are expected to have a fellowship or residency in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- 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 Chair of Surgery at Creighton University and CHI Health
- Leads the CHI wide Plastic & Reconstructive delivery, quality, safety, and research initiatives
- Omaha, Nebraska is consistently ranked as one of America's best cities for livability, affordability, quality of life, and schooling.
- Two Ambulatory Surgery Centers within the CHI Health System
- 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 highly competitive salary, starting bonus and relocation assistance, in addition to our competitive leadership package in conjunction with Creighton University School of Medicine
Job Requirements
Requirements:
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
Board certification or eligibility in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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
- Clinical and leadership experience and ideally academic activities commensurate with the rank of Associate Professor or Professor at Creighton University School of Medicine
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 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 OmahaOmaha 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 " 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 270 days of sunshine a year . Interested in this position, please reach out to Jeff Wooten, Physician Recruiter, CHI Health, tel: ; email:
Pay Range
$640,000 - $650,000 /year