Endocrinologist

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

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Endocrinologist you will join our dynamic healthcare team at CHI Health Clinic and Creighton University School of Medicine. This is a clinical practice position with the addition of bedside teaching within a collaborative environment. You will contribute to the growth of our endocrinology practice while engaging in meaningful patient care and medical education activities. Join a newly developing Cardiometabolic Center of Excellence. New graduates and experienced physicians are welcome to apply.

Everyday you will provide expert clinical care in general endocrinology, with opportunities to cultivate subspecialty interests in areas like diabetes, thyroid, adrenal, pituitary, and metabolic bone disorders. You will actively collaborate with a diverse multidisciplinary team, including nurses, primary care providers, surgeons, and other specialists, to ensure high quality comprehensive patient care. Beyond direct patient interaction, this role involves engaging in program development and quality improvement efforts, and participating in varied academic activities such as bedside teaching, lectures, and conferences, with academic appointment available commensurate with experience. 

To be successful in this dynamic role you will build upon a foundation of robust support and clear pathways for growth. Leveraging existing referral patterns, a new physician can quickly establish a thriving practice while also helping drive programmatic expansion, particularly in developing comprehensive diabetes education. For those seeking to lead, this position offers significant professional growth, with opportunities for experienced candidates to assume formal leadership roles, potentially evolving into a clinic physician champion. In this elevated capacity, the Endocrinologist will partner closely with clinic and organizational leadership to optimize key metrics, spearhead quality improvement and safety protocols, and champion the implementation of organizational initiatives, leaving a profound impact on patient care and clinic performance. 

• 1.0 FTE: 36 patient contact hours per week.
• Great mix of outpatient general endocrinology and inpatient consults. 
• Call responsibility 8 weeks per year assisted by internal medicine residents and endocrinology fellows.
• Anticipated volume 15 patients per full clinic day.
• Full clinical support staff, including a dietician and on-site Certified Diabetes Educators (CDE).
• Fully integrated Electronic Medical Record (EPIC)

We are offering a guaranteed two-year base salary, a starting bonus, and relocation assistance for new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.  

Job Requirements

Required

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or equivalent degree from an accredited institution
• American Board Certified in Internal Medicine
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
• Active or Eligible to obtain an unrestricted license in Nebraska
• DEA in good standing with no restrictions
• BLS
• A record of excellence in clinical care, education, and/or research
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care

Preferred

• Two plus years of Endocrinologist experience

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