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Pulmonologist Critical Care - Academic Physician

Omaha, Nebraska

CHI Health Clinic

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Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

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  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Department: Pulmonary ICU
  • Hours/Pay Period: 80

The posted compensation range of $525,000 - $550,000 /year is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2026-465091 Employment Type Full Time Hours/Pay Period 80 Provider Physician Provider Type MD/DO Speciality Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine Bonuses Offered Negotiable Loan Repayment None Visa Sponsorship Not Applicable Remote No Category Academic Provider Recruiter Name Timaree Smith Recruiter Email timaree.smith900@commonspirit.org Shift Day

Job Details

Job Summary and Responsibilities

CHI Health-Creighton University School of Medicine is actively seeking a Pulmonary Critical Care physician to enhance our team in Omaha, Nebraska.  This role is perfect for a physician passionate about delivering patient care and teaching multiple levels of learners at our academic medical center. 

Clinical Opportunity highlights:

  • Provide Inpatient/Outpatient Pulmonary Critical Care services to our Omaha network hospitals including Creighton University Bergan-Mercy Medical Center, a Level 1 trauma tertiary medical center with 24-hour in-house hospitalist coverage and robust surgical services.
  • Exciting opportunity to work with a team of physicians and advanced practice clinicians in an academic medical facility. Regional and national collaboration to advance evidence-based practices
  • System with an extensive, established primary care network of 250+ providers
  • Full spectrum ICU services including ECMO program and eICU services
  • Collegial department and excellent work-life balance
  • Interventional Pulmonary Service with Robotic Navigational Bronchoscopy and full spectrum of airway and pleural interventions 
  • Accredited Sleep Lab
  • Teaching and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows.
    • Fellowship program for Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine with plan for Sleep Medicine fellowship in 2026
    • Academic appointment with Creighton University School of Medicine, rank commensurate with level of experience
    • Educational environment includes weekly fellowship conferences, grand rounds, and fellow didactic sessions
    • Active clinical research program with ample opportunities through CHI Health and Creighton University

Community details - Omaha, NE:

  • Nearly 1,000,000 residents in the metropolitan area
  • Omaha has been ranked the #1 place to move to in 2024
  • Home to Fortune 500 companies including, Union Pacific Railroad,   TD AmeriTrade, and Mutual of Omah
  • Low cost of living
  • World renowned Henry Doorly Zoom
  • International airport
  • Wonderful community to live in and raise children - Excellent public and private school systems

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

Where You'll Work

Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) is a part 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. #HEC

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.

Qualified Candidates please submit CV to 

Timaree Smith

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At CommonSpirit Health, we believe in the healing power of humanity. We offer opportunities for physicians and advanced practice providers in a variety of settings, from community facilities to nationally recognized centers of excellence. In every CommonSpirit location, you’ll find a supportive, collegial environment and staff who are committed to delivering the highest quality of care and advancing the practice of humankindness.

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Success Profile

What makes a successful Pulmonologist Critical Care - Academic Physician at CHI Health Clinic?

  • Compassionate
  • Trustworthy
  • Proactive
  • Collaborative
  • Communicator
  • Balanced

Our Total Reward Offerings

At CommonSpirit Health, we believe investing in our team members lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs.

  • Pay and Recognition

  • Balanced Life

  • Well-Being

  • Professional Growth

  • Financial Future

  • Dependent Care

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

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.

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CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here [PDF].

CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.