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 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 270 days of sunshine a year. Interested in this position, please reach out to Jeff Wooten, Physician Recruiter, CHI Health, tel:  402-960-4852; email: Jeffrey.wooten@commonspirit.org

As our Division Chief of Vascular Surgery at Creighton University Medical Center CHI Health, you will lead an established high volume group encompassing a wide breadth of vascular surgical cases in the setting of a large established referral base. Furthermore, this leader will be instrumental in expanding our clinical, surgical, research and educational activities conjunction with our Department of Surgery and Cardiovascular Medicine

Every day you will provide visionary leadership to grow an adult Vascular Surgery Division in all of its domains in partnering with outstanding colleagues and forward-thinking, dynamic academic and business leadership. Resident activity with the department of surgery is highly engaging at our academic flagship University Medical Center and Level I Trauma Center.   

To be successful in this role, you will have a demonstrated track record of scholarly and educational activities at the level of Assistant to Associate Professor at Creighton University School of Medicine.  At Creighton University Medical Center, our Heart & Vascular Institute is one of the nation’s highest quality, award winning heart programs.  Our Vascular Surgery program is part of our integrated, multispecialty system, working with every member of the cardiovascular medicine team, committed to the highest outcome of every procedure we perform.

• 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
• 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 CV
• All cases staffed by B/C Cardiac Anesthesia
• 4 OR suites including 2 hybrid suites.
• 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 chief package in conjunction with Creighton University School of Medicine 

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Requirements: 

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution

• Board certification or eligibility in Vascular 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