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 trend-setting 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 founding Division Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Creighton University Medical Center and CHI Health. You will serve as a visionary leader 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 leadership in the growth and 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, your will grow Plastic Surgery in all of its domains in partnership with outstanding colleagues and forward-thinking and dynamic academic and business leadership. These clinical, academic, and educational domains include 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 and a track record of scholarly and educational activities at the level of Associate to Professor at Creighton University School of Medicine.  

• 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 

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Required: 

• 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