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

As the Endowed Chief of Cardiac Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Creighton University Medical Center and CHI Health, you will bring track record of excellence in program building, quality, innovation, and scholarly endeavors.

Every day you will provide the leadership in alignment with every discipline across the cardiovascular care continuum, uniting a dedicated multidisciplinary team around a shared commitment to achieving superior patient outcomes in every procedure performed. This premier position presents an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned cardiovascular surgeon to establish, expand, and direct a premier valve, complex aortic and minimally invasive adult cardiac surgery practice across all clinical, surgical, and academic domains, collaborating closely with distinguished clinical colleagues and forward-thinking, dynamic academic and executive leadership.

To be successful in this role you will advance and expand our clinical, research, and educational initiatives in close collaboration with the ongoing growth in the Department of Surgery, the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, and the Cardiovascular Service-line.

CHI Health has one of the largest primary care networks in the State of Nebraska and Iowa positioning the program to be one of the largest cardiac surgery programs in the region. At Creighton University Medical Center, our Heart & Vascular Institute stands as one of the nation’s highest quality, award-winning heart programs. We proudly operate as a designated TAVR Center featuring robust procedural volume, outstanding clinical outcomes, and comprehensive support from a top-ranked team of interventional cardiologists. 

Furthermore, the program is comprehensively supported by institutional academic resources, including inpatient and outpatient cardiac rehabilitation services, continuous 24/7 intensive care and step-down units, and dedicated expansion plans to Critical Care Anesthesia. 

Surgical residents maintain high engagement with the Department of Surgery within our University Medical Center and Level I Trauma Center.

• The position is supported in part with an Endowed Chair position through Creighton University School of Medicine. 
• Reporting to the Chair of Surgery and CHI Health Leadership
• Highly competitive Salary package with paid Relocation Expenses 
• Omaha, Nebraska is consistently ranked as one of America’s best cities for livability, affordability, quality of life, and schooling.   
• 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.

Required: 

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

• Board certification or eligibility in Cardiothoracic Sugery

• 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 

• Academic activities commensurate with the rank of Assistant, Associate or Professor at Creighton University School of Medicine