Physician Assistant Orthopedics

Where You’ll 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

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our orthopaedic advanced practice provider, you will join a busy Orthopedic Physician providing comprehensive orthopedic care.

Every day you will provide first assist with a passion for orthopedic surgery and clinical excellence while seeing patients. The team additionally boasts support staff, offering high-quality care to our patients.

To be successful in this role, you will provide dedicated service to our patients. Operating room experience is not a requirement, as our physician is willing to spend time teaching the qualified candidate with surgical interests.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a new grad or experienced Physician Assistant to gain experience in a dual setting, seeing both patients in the clinic and gaining exposure to operating assistance with one of our high-producing orthopedic physicians. Our current team consists of a multitude of subspecialized orthopaedic physicians and Advanced Practice Providers.

We are offering a comprehensive compensation structure as well as benefits including: CME, vacation, health, dental, vision, 401(k), disability, and malpractice with tail coverage.

Job Requirements

Required: 

• Graduate of an accredited advanced practice training program (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

• Meet board eligibilty or certification requirments

• Active or eligible license in the state of Nebraska 

• Strong clinical skills 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

• Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care to children and families