Pulmonology Physician

Pulmonary Critical Care Physician

Location: Omaha, Nebraska

CHI Health-Creighton University School of Medicine is actively seeking a Pulmonary Critical Care physician to enhance our team in Omaha, Nebraska. This role is perfect for a physician passionate about delivering patient care and teaching multiple levels of learners at our academic medical center.

Job Description:

• Provide Inpatient/Outpatient Pulmonary Critical Care services to our Omaha network hospitals including Creighton University Bergan-Mercy Medical Center, a Level 1 trauma tertiary medical center with 24-hour in-house hospitalist coverage and robust surgical services.
• Exciting opportunity to work with a team of physicians and advanced practice clinicians in an academic medical facility. Regional and national collaboration to advance evidence-based practices.
• System with an extensive, established primary care network of 250+ providers.
• Full spectrum ICU services including ECMO program and eICU services.
• Collegial department and excellent work-life balance.
• Interventional Pulmonary Service with Robotic Navigational Bronchoscopy and full spectrum of airway and pleural interventions.
• Accredited Sleep Lab.

Teaching and Mentorship:

• Teaching and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Fellowship program for Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine with plan for Sleep Medicine fellowship in 2026.
• Academic appointment with Creighton University School of Medicine, rank commensurate with level of experience.
• Educational environment includes weekly fellowship conferences, grand rounds, and fellow didactic sessions.
• Active clinical research program with ample opportunities through CHI Health and Creighton University.

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and treat various medical conditions.
• Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
• Conduct thorough medical examinations and histories.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as lab work and imaging.
• Collaborate with specialists for further diagnostic evaluation.
• Participate in quality assurance and improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

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

Community Overview:

Omaha, NE, with nearly 1,000,000 residents in the metropolitan area, is ranked as the place to move to in 2024. It's home to Fortune 500 companies including Union Pacific Railroad, TD AmeriTrade, and Mutual of Omaha. Enjoy a low cost of living and the world-renowned Henry Doorly Zoo. The international airport and excellent public and private school systems make it a wonderful community to live in and raise children.

Professional Development:

• Continuous learning opportunities.
• Participation in ongoing medical education and training.
• Contribution to the development of clinical protocols and guidelines.

Pay Range:

$185.10 - $221.15 /hour