Cardiologist

As our Cardiologist, you will join CHI Health Clinic in Kearney, Nebraska, and become part of a collaborative cardiovascular team dedicated to providing exceptional heart and vascular care throughout central and western Nebraska. Whether your interests are in General Cardiology or Interventional Cardiology, you will have the opportunity to build a thriving practice supported by advanced diagnostic resources, strong specialty partnerships, and a broad regional referral network.

Every day you will provide comprehensive cardiovascular care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, collaborate with multidisciplinary specialists, perform and interpret cardiovascular diagnostic studies, and help expand access to high-quality cardiology services across the region.

To be successful in this role, you will be a board-certified or board-eligible Cardiologist with strong clinical expertise, a patient-centered approach to care, and a commitment to collaboration. You will also demonstrate excellent communication skills, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to thrive within a collegial, team-oriented environment.

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient cardiology services
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with a broad spectrum of cardiovascular disease
• Perform and interpret cardiovascular diagnostic testing 
• Perform coronary and peripheral interventional procedures consistent with your training and expertise
• Develop individualized treatment plans utilizing evidence-based approaches to cardiovascular care
• Participate in outreach clinics that expand access to cardiology services throughout the region
• Collaborate with an established cardiovascular team consisting of three physicians and three advanced practice providers
• Work closely with onsite Cardiothoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery specialists within the same clinic practice
• Utilize advanced diagnostic capabilities including in-clinic laboratory, X-ray, echocardiography, and vascular ultrasound services
• Practice within a regional referral center serving a population of more than 300,000 throughout Nebraska, Kansas, and South Dakota
• Provide consultative services within a 200-bed Level II Trauma Center supported by hospitalists, intensivists, and multiple medical and surgical specialties
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams to optimize patient outcomes and continuity of care
• Perform procedures, based on training, within a cardiovascular program supported by three state of the art catheterization laboratories, including a hybrid operating room
• Utilize EPIC as the integrated electronic medical record in both clinic and hospital settings
• Participate in educational opportunities through the academic affiliation with Creighton University School of Medicine
• Contribute to a culture of clinical excellence, teamwork, and patient-centered cardiovascular care

We are offering a two-year salary guarantee with production incentive opportunities, relocation assistance, CME allowance, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to join a well-established cardiovascular program. Physicians benefit from strong specialty support, advanced diagnostic resources, a collaborative practice environment, and growing regional demand for cardiovascular services.

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Required

• American Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease
• Completion of a Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program
• Valid Nebraska medical license or eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Nebraska
• Nebraska DEA registration or eligibility to obtain

Preferred

• American Board Certified or Board Eligible in Interventional Cardiology
• Completion of an accredited Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Program
• Advanced Imaging training

CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 200-bed, Level II Trauma Center and regional referral hub serving central and western Nebraska. As a tertiary care facility, Good Samaritan offers a broad range of specialty services and a highly collaborative medical staff dedicated to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.  The hospital features a 24-bed open ICU with intensivist support, a strong hospitalist program and engaged subspecialists across cardiology, thoracic and vascular surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and women’s services. Hospital-based medical transport services at Good Samaritan include AirCare–the state’s longest operating air medical provider, as well as ground 911 and long-distance ambulance services. Physicians benefit from advanced surgical capabilities, interventional cardiology, comprehensive diagnostic and imaging services, and a team-based culture that promotes clinical excellence and collegiality.

Through its academic partnerships with Creighton University School of Medicine and the University of Nebraska Medical Center, providers have opportunities to engage in medical education and teaching. In addition, the upcoming UNMC Rural Health Education Building on the campus of University of Nebraska at Kearney further strengthens Kearney’s role as a growing hub for rural medical education and training — offering physicians meaningful academic involvement while practicing in a community-based setting. 

Good Samaritan continues to invest in technology, service line growth, and provider engagement — creating an environment where physicians can practice at the top of their license while enjoying long-term professional satisfaction.

Community: Practice in a community of 34,000+, known for its safety, strong economy, and exceptional quality of life for all ages alike.  Kearney serves as a regional medical, educational, and retail hub for central Nebraska.  Home to University of Nebraska at Kearney, the community offers Division II athletics, cultural events, and a dynamic energy that enhances the local lifestyle.

• Ranked among the Best Places to Live in Nebraska
• Nebraska ranks #3 Best State to Practice Medicine and #4 Best State to Raise a Family (Wallethub)
• Excellent public and private school systems
• Regional airport with direct flights to Denver and Chicago
• Abundant recreation: golf, hiking/biking trails, fishing, hunting, youth sports, and local attractions including the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument, Museums of Nebraska Art, and a Historic downtown
• Centrally located along Interstate 80
• 2 hours to Lincoln
• 2.5 hours to Omaha
• 5 hours to Denver or Kansas City

Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) is a part of CommonSpirit®, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems dedicated to advancing health care for all people.#HEC

Qualified Candidates please submit CV to: 

Timaree Smith, timaree.smith900@commonspirit.org

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.