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Job Summary and Responsibilities

CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy is seeking a fellowship-trained Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join our high-volume, academic cardiovascular program in Omaha, Nebraska. This position offers the opportunity to practice at a Level I Trauma Center within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, with strong emphasis on clinical excellence, education, and program development .

This role is ideal for physicians seeking complex cardiac case exposure , academic involvement, and the ability to contribute to a growing residency program .

• Practice within a care team model with 23 Anesthesiologists and 27 CRNAs

• Work at a 391-bed, Level I Trauma Center with a high-acuity patient population

• Support a growing cardiovascular program and structural heart program

• Academic medical center with a newly approved Anesthesiology Residency Program launching 2026

• EPIC EMR across the system

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide anesthetic care for a full spectrum of adult cardiac surgical procedures , including:

  • CABG and valve surgeries

  • Structural heart procedures (TAVR, MitraClip, Watchman, TriClip)

  • Complex aortic surgery

  • Robust ECMO program

• Perform and interpret intraoperative TEE (advanced certification required)

• Collaborate closely with cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, and critical care teams

• Supervise and teach CRNAs, residents, and medical students in a team-based environment

This position offers the opportunity to maintain a highly specialized cardiac anesthesiology practice with exposure to advanced surgical procedures and high-acuity patients in a supportive academic environment .

Academic Appointment

• Academic appointment with Creighton University School of Medicine

• Active involvement in:

  • Resident education within a newly launched anesthesiology residency

  • Teaching medical students

• Opportunity to help shape cardiac anesthesia education and curriculum within a new program

• Participation in research, quality improvement, and program development

• Opportunity to contribute to cardiac anesthesia fellowship development (if applicable/desired)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package

• Starting Bonus or Education Stipend available

• 13 weeks of paid time off

• CME allowance

• 401(k) with employer match

• Relocation assistance

• Paid malpractice with tail coverage and license reimbursement

Qualified Candidates please submit CV to

Meghan Shanahan - meghan.shanahan@commonspirit.org

Job Requirements

• MD or DO degree

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology Residency

• Fellowship training in Cardiac Anesthesiology

• Board certified or board eligible in Anesthesiology

• Advanced Perioperative TEE certification (or eligible)

• Eligible for medical licensure in Nebraska

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, including Union Pacific Railroad, and Mutual of Omaha. 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. We are home to the NCAA College World Series, the 2012 Olympic Swim Trials and the world renowned Henry Doorly Zoo . 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

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Pay Range
$610,000 - $610,000 / year