Academic Health System

CHI Health has partnered 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 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 200 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

Faculty - Cardiac Surgery - Creighton University - CHI Health 

The Division of Cardiac Surgery at Creighton University Medical Center and CHI Health is recruiting Cardiac Surgeon with advanced MIS and Aortic Surgery interests to be part of our vibrant Cardiac Surgery program and expand our clinical, surgical, research, and educational activities in conjunction with our Department of Surgery and Division Cardiovascular Medicine.      

At Creighton University Medical Center, our Heart & Vascular Institute is one of the nation’s highest quality, award winning heart programs. We are a designated TAVR Center with a high procedure volume and excellent outcomes - Supported by a highly ranked team of interventional cardiologists.  Our Cardiac 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. This opportunity is ripe for a seasoned cardiovascular surgeon to build and lead a complex aortic and MIS adult cardiac surgery practice in all of its domains in partnership with outstanding colleagues and forward-thinking and dynamic academic and business leadership.  

In addition, our program is further augmented by our many other resources associated with our academic institution including our inpatient and outpatient cardiac rehabilitation program, 24/7 ICU and stepdown and Anesthesia Critical Care

Resident activity with the department of surgery is highly engaging at our University Medical Center and Level I Trauma Center.  

• 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 Creighton & CHI Health Division Chief of Cardiac 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 CV 
• All cases staffed by B/C Cardiac Anesthesia 
• 4 OR suites including 2 hybrid suite 
• CHI and Creighton University Medical Center are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Women, Under-represented minorities, and Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. 

• American Board Certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty
• A valid and unrestricted state medical license or license-eligible