Orthopaedic Foot/Ankle Physician Faculty

Where You’ll Work

Omaha is Nebraska’s largest city with over 1,000,000 residents in the metropolitan area.  Omaha has a strong and vibrant business community and the city is home to four fortune 500 companies including Union Pacific Railroad, Mutual of Omaha, Berkshire Hathaway and Peter Kiewit and Sons.  We are home to the NCAA College World Series, Olympic Swim Trials and the world renowned Henry Doorly Zoo.  Greater Omaha has a strong system of public and private schools.  

Academic Health System 

At CHI Health, we believe in the power of education.  That’s why, as partners with Creighton University School of Medicine, we’re shaping a new future for Academic Health.  Our newest Academic Medical Center supports a culture where academic and community physicians collaborate.  Together, we’re taking education, research and innovation well into the future.  

About CHI Health

CHI Health, part of CommonSpirit Health is the largest faith based health-care system in Nebraska and Southwest, Iowa.  A growing multi-specialty network of highly skilled medical providers, we offer primary and specialty care at more than 100 locations throughout Nebraska and Southwest Iowa.  CHI Health Clinic employs over 900 physicians and advanced practice clinicians representing more than 40 plus specialties. 

Catholic Health Initiatives is a part of CommonSpirit®, one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a faculty Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle physician in The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at The Creighton University School of Medicine, you will provide world class orthopaedic Foot & Ankle care to join our expanding clinic practice in Omaha, NE.  

Every day you will work in a collaborative division of Foot & Ankle surgery with two (2) current physicians, committed to highest quality outcomes, as well as providing learners hands on experience in collaboration with Creighton University School of Medicine,  the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery's residency program, led by our Department Chair, Dr. Ranjan Gupta, in conjunction with a newly created Orthopaedic Center of excellence at CHI Health.  

As a busy academic institution, Creighton University Medical Center - CHI Health boasts a number of additional opportunities including the opportunity to conduct research in collaboration with scientists within Common Spirit and Creighton University School of Medicine in its own biomechanic lab.  

The Foot & Ankle Division is a busy part of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery integrating medical students and undergraduates in a rich teaching environment.   

To be successful in this role, you will be board certified or eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery with clinical focus on Foot & Ankle pathology with training in fracture repair, soft tissue management, nerve repair and ankle arthroscopy. In addition, the candidate should have a strong academic interest with a desire to educate and participate in research.  

Criteria: 

• Board certified or eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery
• Fellowship trained in Foot & Ankle 
• Works collaboratively in a team 
• Enjoy working in an academic research and teaching environment 

Job Details: 

• Report to the Creighton/CHI Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery
• Highly competitive Salary Guarantee 
• Paid Relocation Expenses 
• 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 
• Dedicated access to Ambulatory Surgery block time and equity 
• CHI and Creighton University Medical Center are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Women, Under-represented minorities, and Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Requirements

Requirements: 

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

• Board certification or eligibility in Orthopaedic Surgery

• Active or eligible license in the state of Nebraska

• Strong clinical and OR skills 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and health-care professionals

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

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