Hematology/Oncology Division Chief

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 health-care, 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 new Division Chief of Hematology/Oncology at Creighton University Medical Center, you will serve as a  visionary leader to serve and expand our clinical, research, and educational activities within our Department of Medicine in partnership with The Henry Lynch Cancer Center. 

Every day, you will provide clinical and academic leadership in a  high volume system with broad referral networks in partnership with Radiation Oncology, Pulmonary Medicine, our Breast Center of Excellence, Surgical Oncology and Orthopaedic Sarcoma programs. This unique opportunity is positioned to initiate clinical  research trials within the school of medicine, and to assist in cancer center leadership. 

To be successful in this role, you will serve as a visionary leader to grow the Hematology/Oncology Division  in all of its domains, including the establishment of a Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program - partnering with outstanding employed and independent colleagues, and forward-thinking and dynamic academic and business leadership. 

At Creighton University - CHI Health, our Department of Medicine is one of the pillars within the School of Medicine and our Academic Health System.    The program is part of our integrated, multi-specialty system, working with every member in sub-specialty surgery, committed to the highest outcome of every procedure we perform. In addition, our program is further augmented by our many other resources associated with our academic institution, including our institute of population health, biomedical and cancer research.  

Candidates are expected to be board certified in Hematology/Oncology,  and have a track record of scholarly and educational activities commensurate with the rank of either Associate or full Professor at Creighton University.  

• Working in an academic and teaching environment educating Creighton University’s residents and medical students and conducting research in collaboration with scientists within Common Spirit and Creighton University School of Medicine. 
• The position will be resourced for scholarly endeavors including clinical trials & opportunities for collaboration with basic and translational scientists at the Creighton Henry Lynch Cancer Center 
• Reporting to the Chair of Medicine at Creighton University and CHI Health
• Participate the CHI wide Tumor Boards 
• AI Assisted Cancer Screening 
• 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 and Creighton University Medical Center are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Women, Under-represented minorities, and Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. 

We are offering a highly competitive salary, starting bonus and relocation assistance, in addition to our competitive chair package in conjunction with Creighton University School of Medicine 

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Job Requirements

Required: 

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution

• Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine & Hematology Oncology 

• Active or eligible license in the state of Nebraska

• Strong clinical skills with experience in programmatic development 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

• Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care 

• Clinical and leadership experience and ideally academic activities commensurate with the rank of Associate Professor or Professor at Creighton University School of Medicine