Interventional Cardiologist

Where You’ll Work

CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 200-bed, Level II Trauma Center and regional referral hub serving central and western Nebraska. As a tertiary care facility, Good Samaritan offers a broad range of specialty services and a highly collaborative medical staff dedicated to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.  The hospital features a 24-bed open ICU with intensivist support, a strong hospitalist program and engaged subspecialists across cardiology, thoracic and vascular surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and women’s services. Hospital-based medical transport services at Good Samaritan include AirCare–the state’s longest operating air medical provider, as well as ground 911 and long-distance ambulance services. Physicians benefit from advanced surgical capabilities, interventional cardiology, comprehensive diagnostic and imaging services, and a team-based culture that promotes clinical excellence and collegiality.

Through its academic partnerships with Creighton University School of Medicine and the University of Nebraska Medical Center, providers have opportunities to engage in medical education and teaching. In addition, the upcoming UNMC Rural Health Education Building on the campus of University of Nebraska at Kearney further strengthens Kearney’s role as a growing hub for rural medical education and training — offering physicians meaningful academic involvement while practicing in a community-based setting. 

CHI Health Good Samaritan continues to invest in technology, service line growth, and provider engagement — creating an environment where physicians can practice at the top of their license while enjoying long-term professional satisfaction.

Community: Practice in a community of 34,000+, known for its safety, strong economy, and exceptional quality of life for all ages alike.  Kearney serves as a regional medical, educational, and retail hub for central Nebraska.  Home to University of Nebraska at Kearney, the community offers Division II athletics, cultural events, and a dynamic energy that enhances the local lifestyle.

• Ranked among the Best Places to Live and Best Places to Raise a Family in the Midwest
• Nebraska ranks in the top 10 Best State to Practice Medicine(WalletHub)
• Excellent public and private school systems
• Regional airport with direct flights to Denver and Chicago
• Abundant recreation: golf, hiking/biking trails, fishing, hunting, youth sports, and local attractions including the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument, Museums of Nebraska Art, and a Historic downtown
• Centrally located along Interstate 80
• 2 hours to Lincoln
• 2.5 hours to Omaha
• 5 hours to Denver or Kansas City

Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) is a part of CommonSpirit®, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems dedicated to advancing health care for all people.#HEC

Qualified Candidates please submit CV to:

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Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Interventional Cardiologist, you will join CHI Health Clinic in Kearney, Nebraska, and become part of a highly collaborative cardiovascular team dedicated to providing exceptional heart and vascular care throughout central and western Nebraska. You will have the opportunity to build a thriving practice supported by advanced technology, strong surgical partnerships, and a broad regional referral network.

Every day you will provide comprehensive cardiovascular care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, perform diagnostic and interventional procedures, collaborate with multidisciplinary specialists, and contribute to the continued growth of cardiovascular services across the region.

To be successful in this role, you will be a board-certified or board-eligible Interventional Cardiologist with strong clinical and procedural expertise, a patient-centered approach to care, and a commitment to collaboration. You will also demonstrate excellent communication skills, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to thrive within a collegial, team-oriented environment.

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient interventional cardiology services
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with a broad spectrum of cardiovascular disease
• Perform coronary and peripheral interventional procedures consistent with your training and expertise
• Participate in outreach clinics that expand access to cardiovascular care throughout the region
• Collaborate with an established cardiovascular team consisting of three physicians and three advanced practice providers
• Work closely with onsite Cardiothoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery specialists within the same clinic practice
• Collaborate with hospitalists, intensivists, cardiovascular surgeons, and multidisciplinary care teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Participate in the care of patients requiring complex cardiovascular and structural heart interventions
• Utilize advanced diagnostic capabilities including in-clinic laboratory, X-ray, echocardiography, and vascular ultrasound services
• Practice within a regional referral center serving a population of more than 300,000 throughout Nebraska, Kansas, and South Dakota
• Provide consultative services within a 200-bed Level II Trauma Center supported by hospitalists, intensivists, and multiple medical and surgical specialties
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams to optimize patient outcomes and continuity of care
• Perform procedures within a cardiovascular program supported by three state of the art catheterization laboratories, including a hybrid operating room
• Utilize EPIC as the integrated electronic medical record in both clinic and hospital settings
• Participate in educational opportunities through the academic affiliation with Creighton University School of Medicine
• Contribute to a culture of clinical excellence, innovation, teamwork, and patient-centered cardiovascular care

We are offering a two-year salary guarantee with production incentive opportunities, relocation assistance, CME allowance, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to join a well-established cardiovascular program. Physicians benefit from structural heart opportunities, strong specialty support, advanced procedural resources, and a growing regional demand for cardiovascular services.

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Job Requirements

Required

• American Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease
• American Board Certified or Board Eligible in Interventional Cardiology
• Completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program
• Completion of an accredited Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Program
• Valid Nebraska medical license or eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Nebraska
• Nebraska DEA registration or eligibility to obtain

Preferred

• Interest or experience in structural heart interventions