Thoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider

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.

Academic Health System

CHI Health is partnered with Creighton University School of Medicine, a reputable and prestigious medical school with strong Jesuit values in education, research and service. Together, we are shaping a new future for Academic Health and serving as a trendsetting model for academic health system of clinical care embedded in education, research and innovation. Our new Academic Medical Center at Bergan Mercy supports a culture where academic and community physicians collaborate.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

CHI Health Department of Surgery – Division of Thoracic Surgery is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join a busy, high-volume Thoracic Surgery Physician. This position is ideal for an APP with prior surgical and robotic first assist experience who is looking to practice in both the clinic and operating room alongside the physician.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of APP experience and prior robotic first assist experience in the operating room within a surgical specialty. The practice utilizes the da Vinci Surgical System, and the physician is happy to teach the thoracic-specific aspects of the role.

The practice is supported by an experienced clinical team dedicated to providing exceptional care for patients with lung cancer, esophageal cancer, chest wall disorders, and other complex thoracic conditions. This is a unique opportunity to develop advanced expertise in thoracic surgery while caring for patients in both the clinic and operating room. 

The position also offers: 

• Extremely lucrative pay
• 401K
• No call, nights, weekends, or holidays 
• Dedicated CME time and money
• Generous time off
• Full health, dental & vision 
• Malpractice Insurance.

Job Requirements

Required: 

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

• Meet board eligibility or certification requirements

• Active or eligible license in the state of Nebraska 

• Strong clinical 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 children and families