Palliative Medicine Chief

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Creighton University Medical Center and CHI Health seek to recruit a visionary leader to serve as the Chief of Palliative Medicine and expand our clinical, research, and educational activities within our Division of Palliative Medicine. The leader will join an established group within a large integrated health care system with a newly approved Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship with significant interest and involvement with the Internal Medicine Residency Program and students within the School of Medicine.

The successful candidate will oversee the growth of the division's established programs and the expansion and management of the Division of Palliative Care. The Chief will be responsible for the leadership and oversight of all programs within the Division of Palliative Care and all affiliated hospital sites.

• Working in an academic and teaching environment educating Creighton University’s palliative fellows, residents, and medical students at CHI Health and Creighton University School of Medicine.
• Recruitment of new faculty
• Reporting to the Chair of Medicine at Creighton University and CHI Health
• Leads the development of research and scholarly initiatives
• 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

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.

Catholic Health Initiatives is a part of CommonSpirit®, one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people.

Qualified candidates please send CV to:
Jon Rhodes
Physician Recruiter
jonathan.rhodes@commonspirit.org

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Job Requirements

• Fellowship trained in Palliative Medicine
• Track record of scholarly and educational accomplishments at the Associate Professor or Professor level
• American Board Certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty
• A valid and unrestricted state medical license or license-eligible

Where You'll Work

Are you looking for a place where you can build a rewarding medical career while enjoying a great quality of life? Consider Omaha! Omaha offers a compelling combination of professional opportunities and a family-friendly environment. The cost of living, particularly housing (30% below the national average), is very attractive, and the city boasts excellent schools and a vibrant arts and culture scene. As the headquarters for several Fortune 500 companies and with a metro population exceeding 975,000, Omaha provides the amenities of a large city without the drawbacks of a long commute – the average is just 20 minutes. You'll also find a friendly and welcoming community that makes it easy to settle in. For providers, Omaha's growing healthcare sector translates into ample opportunities for professional growth and development. It’s a place where you can truly thrive, both personally and professionally. It's no surprise that Omaha is consistently recognized as one of the best places to live and work.

Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) is a member of CommonSpirit Health™, a nonprofit, Catholic health system committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen—both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

CommonSpirit was created by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health as a single ministry in early 2019. With a large geographic footprint representing diverse populations across the U.S. and a mission to serve the most vulnerable, CommonSpirit is a leader in advancing the shift from sick care to well care, and advocating for social justice.

Creighton University School of Medicine

CHI Health and Creighton University are partners in providing healthcare, education, and research in the Omaha area and beyond. This partnership focuses on improving patient care through collaboration and innovation. CHI Health serves as a primary teaching hospital and research partner for Creighton's health science schools, offering a wide range of opportunities for medical and allied health professionals. To learn more visit: CHI Health & Creighton University Partnership

Pay Range
$272,384 - $272,384 /year