Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Patient Care:
• Diagnose and treat various medical conditions.
• Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
• Conduct thorough medical examinations and histories.
• Communication:
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Provide clear and concise medical information.
• Foster a collaborative and patient-centered approach to healthcare.
• Documentation:
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Document medical findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Ensure compliance with coding and billing regulations.
• Diagnostic Procedures:
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as lab work and imaging.
• Perform procedures as needed
• Collaborate with specialists for further diagnostic evaluation.
• Team Collaboration:
• Collaborate with nurses, specialists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
• Provide consultative services to other healthcare providers.
• Quality Improvement:
• Participate in quality assurance and improvement initiatives.
• Review and analyze clinical outcomes for continuous improvement.
• Implement changes to enhance patient care and safety.
• Compliance:
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards in medical practice.
• Stay informed about healthcare regulations and compliance requirements.
• Participate in quality audits to ensure adherence to standards.
• Continuous Learning:
• Stay abreast of medical advancements and best practices.
• Participate in ongoing medical education and training.
• Contribute to the development of clinical protocols and guidelines.

Furthermore, Medical Directorship responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to) the following:

• Serve as the leader of the physician and APPs staffing the campus Emergency Department.
• Serve as the point of contact for all other departments to communicate and collaborate with on quality, operational efficiency, patient experience, EMS relationships, quality programs and certifications, and other parties that interact with the Emergency Department.
• Responsible for leading the clinician team to improve operational metrics and patient experience scores.
• Create the clinical schedule 60 days prior to the start of the month and enter and publish the schedule in the electronic scheduling software.
• Serve as the Emergency Medicine representative on the campus when attending meetings, committees or addressing concerns within the campus.
• Work to maintain positive and educational relationships with local and surrounding EMS communities.
• 1.0 FTE (.25 Clinical, .45 Academic, .3 Medical Director)

• American Board Certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty
• A valid and unrestricted state medical license or license-eligible

Department Chair of Emergency Medicine- Creighton University - CHI Health Clinic

Creighton University Medical Center and CHI Health Clinic are recruiting a Chair of Emergency Medicine to be part of our vibrant program and expand our clinical enterprise, research and educational activities.

We seek a Chair who has a demonstrated commitment to science, education and clinical practice, the ability to lead a diverse group and work with hospital partners using a collaborative approach, success in promoting education and the ability to mentor young academic clinicians. Successful candidates must demonstrate exceptional leadership, administrative and organizational skills and have a medical degree with a board certification in emergency medicine.

This opportunity is ripe for a visionary leader to foster, lead and grow our department including clinical growth, academic education and research. The accomplished leader in this role will achieve these goals and work in partnership with outstanding colleagues and forward-thinking and dynamic academic and business leadership.

Resident and fellowship activity is highly engaging at our University Medical Center and Level 1 Trauma Center. The Department Chair will report for clinical responsibilities to the CHI Health Physician Enterprise System Senior Vice President in matrix with the Chief Medical Officer of the Academic Medical Center. Additionally, this leader will report to the Dean of Creighton University School of Medicine for academic responsibilities.

Candidates are expected to have clinical and leadership experience and ideally academic activities commensurate with the rank of Associate Professor or Professor at Creighton University School of Medicine.

• Working in an academic and teaching environment educating Creighton Universitys fellows, residents and medical students and conducting research in collaboration with faculty within CommonSpirit Health and Creighton University School of Medicine.
• Highly Competitive Salary Guarantee
• Paid Relocation Expenses
• Omaha, Nebraska is consistently ranked as one of Americas best cities for livability, affordability, quality of life, and schooling.
• CHI Health and Creighton University Medical Center are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Women, Under-represented minorities, and Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Academic Health System

CHI Health has 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 the 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.

About CHI Health

CHI Health , sponsored by Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI), is the largest faith-based healthcare 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 and The Physician Network combined employ over 900 physicians and advanced practice clinicians representing more than 40 specialties .

Interest parties please reach out to William Payson, Physician Recruiter, CHI Health, William.payson@commonspirit.org

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

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