Division Chief - Thoracic Surgery
CHI · Omaha, NE · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$710k–$770k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Division Chief - Thoracic Surgery position is available at CHI Health Clinic in Omaha, Nebraska. This role is part of an integrated health services organization that includes the merger of Dignity Health and Catholic Health Initiatives in 2019.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership in an academic and teaching environment, educating Creighton University’s surgical residents and medical students.
- Collaborate with scientists within CommonSpirit Health and the Creighton University School of Medicine on research activities.
- Develop and lead an integrated thoracic oncology program.
- Work collaboratively with fore-gut/minimally invasive surgery and pulmonary medicine teams.
- Manage thoracic diseases with strong clinical skills and experience in programmatic development.
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
- Board certification or eligibility in Cardiothoracic 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.
- Experience and training in minimally invasive surgery and/or robotic assisted surgery.
- A desire to develop and lead an integrated thoracic oncology program.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience with demonstrated leadership skills.
- A strong academic interest and participation in resident education and clinical research.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience with demonstrated leadership skills.
- A track record of scholarly and educational activities at the level of Associate Professor at Creighton University School of Medicine.
Qualifications
- Expertise in robotic thoracic surgery skills.
- Experience managing thoracic diseases.
- Training in minimally invasive surgery and/or robotic assisted surgery.
- A desire to develop and lead an integrated thoracic oncology program.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with demonstrated leadership skills.
- A strong academic interest and participation in resident education and clinical research.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience with demonstrated leadership skills.
- A track record of scholarly and educational activities at the level of Associate Professor at Creighton University School of Medicine.
Skills
- Robotic thoracic surgery skills.
- Collaboration with fore-gut/minimally invasive surgery and pulmonary medicine teams.
- Education of Creighton University’s surgical residents and medical students.
- Conducting research in collaboration with scientists within CommonSpirit and Creighton University School of Medicine.
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary, starting bonus, and relocation assistance.
- Competitive chief package in conjunction with Creighton University School of Medicine.
Pay and Recognition
- Bonuses Offered: Negotiable
- Loan Repayment: None
Remote
No
Category
Physician
Recruiter Name
Jeffrey Wooten
Recruiter Email
jeffrey.wooten@commonspirit.org
Travel
No
Pay
$710,000 - $770,000/year
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
Employment Type
Full Time
Department
Thoracic Surgery
Speciality
Surgery
Provider Type
MD/DO
Provider
Physician
Hours/Pay Period
80
Shift
Day
Requisition ID
2026-473931
Employment Type
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
Shift
Day
Provider
Physician
Provider Type
MD/DO
Speciality
Surgery
Bonuses Offered
Negotiable
Loan Repayment
None
Visa Sponsorship
Not Applicable
Remote
No
Category
Physician
Recruiter Name
Jeffrey Wooten
Recruiter Email
jeffrey.wooten@commonspirit.org
Travel
No
Pay
$710,000 - $770,000/year
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
Employment Type
Full Time
Department
Thoracic Surgery
Speciality
Surgery
Provider Type
MD/DO
Provider
Physician
Hours/Pay Period
80
Shift
Day
Requisition ID
2026-473931
Employment Type
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
Shift
Day
Provider
Physician
Provider Type
MD/DO
Speciality
Surgery
Bonuses Offered
Negotiable
Loan Repayment
None
Visa Sponsorship
Not Applicable
Remote
No
Category
Physician
Recruiter Name
Jeffrey Wooten
Recruiter Email
jeffrey.wooten@commonspirit.org
Travel
No