Gerontologist

CHI Health St. Francis is a 150-bed, Level III Trauma Center and regional referral hub serving Central Nebraska. Our hospital offers a 16-bed open ICU with after-hours eICU support, a well-established hospitalist and intensivist program, and a wide range of engaged subspecialists—creating an excellent environment for collaborative, high-quality perioperative care.

CHI Health St. Francis continues to invest in clinical excellence, with Magnet with Distinction - recognized nursing, a newly renovated Emergency Department, OR expansion in 2021, Outpatient Family Health Center clinic opened in 2026 and a mission-driven culture that supports both patient care and provider well-being.

Community: Practice in a community of 50,000+, known for its safety, family-friendly atmosphere, and strong economy rooted in agriculture and manufacturing.  Grand Island is the 4th largest city in Nebraska and a retail hub for 30+ surrounding communities.

• Ranked among the Top 30 Best Cities to Live (Business Insider)
• Nebraska ranks in the top 10 Best State to Practice Medicine(WalletHub)
• Excellent public and private school systems
• Regional airport with direct flights to Dallas, Las Vegas, and Mesa, AZ
• Abundant recreation: golf, hunting/fishing, trails, parks, horse racing, and family favorites like Island Oasis waterpark, Stuhr Museum, and Nebraska State Fair
• Easy access to major highways and centrally located: 90 min to Lincoln, 4 hrs to Kansas City, 6 hrs to Denver

Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) is a part of CommonSpirit®, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith based health systems dedicated to advancing health care for all people. #HEC

Qualified Candidates please submit CV to

Ryan Andreasen - ryan.andreasen@commonspirit.org

As our Primary Care Physician, you will join CHI Health Clinic in Grand Island, Nebraska, and become part of a growing, multispecialty team dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Whether your background is in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatrics, you will have the opportunity to build a thriving outpatient practice while serving as a trusted healthcare partner for individuals and families throughout central Nebraska.

Every day you will provide comprehensive outpatient primary care services, develop long-term relationships with patients, collaborate with specialists and hospital-based providers, and contribute to a culture focused on quality, access, and continuity of care.

To be successful in this role, you will be a board-certified or board-eligible physician with strong clinical skills, a commitment to preventive and evidence-based medicine, and a passion for serving patients across the continuum of care. You will also demonstrate excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with patients, colleagues, and the community.

• Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care services in a traditional ambulatory clinic setting
• Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions across a diverse patient population
• Deliver preventive care, wellness services, and chronic disease management to support long-term patient health
• Develop lasting relationships with patients and families through continuity of care
• Practice within a collaborative multispecialty environment designed to enhance care coordination and patient outcomes.
• Participate in a shared clinic call schedule designed to promote work-life balance
• Utilize EPIC as the integrated electronic medical record in both the clinic and hospital settings
• Work closely with hospitalists and intensivists who provide inpatient care support
• Academic affiliation with Creighton University School of Medicine
• Contribute to a culture of clinical excellence, teamwork, and patient-centered care

We are offering a three-year salary guarantee, relocation assistance, CME allowance, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to join an established and rapidly growing primary care practice. 

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Required

• American Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatric Medicine
• Completion of a Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatric Medicine training program
• Valid Nebraska medical license or eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Nebraska
• Nebraska DEA registration or eligibility to obtain