Academic Trauma​/Acute Care Surgeon

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• Working in an academic and teaching environment educating Creighton University's surgical residents and medical students and conducting research in collaboration with scientists within Common Spirit and Creighton University School of Medicine.
• Reporting to the Creighton & CHI Health Division Chief of Trauma-Critical Care Surgery.

• Additional Department of Surgery wide leadership opportunities are also available based on the applicant's experience and track record (e.g., Vice Chair of Research)

• Seven (7) days per week of APP support
• Three academic teams – Trauma, Surgical ICU and Acute Care Surgery with residents assigned to each team
• Average four (4) 24‑hour call nights per month (not to exceed five>
• Routinely 13 work days per month
• Highly competitive Salary Guarantee
• Paid Relocation Expenses
• Omaha, Nebraska is consistently ranked as one of America's best cities for livability, affordability, quality of life, and schooling.
• Four Large ED Trauma Bays
• ED & OR team attends all activations
• Dedicated OR Trauma room and OR Team
• CHI and Creighton University Medical Center are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Women, under-represented minorities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

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

The Division of Trauma‑Critical Care Surgery at Creighton University Medical Center and CHI Health is recruiting a BC/BE Trauma‑Critical Care Surgeon to be part of our vibrant ACS designated Level I Trauma‑Critical Care Surgery program and expand our clinical, surgical, research, and educational activities in conjunction with our Department of Surgery.

At Creighton University Medical Center, our Department of Surgery is one of the nation's highest quality, award‑winning heart programs. We are the Flagship University Medical Center with a high procedure volume and excellent outcomes – supported by a highly ranked team of Seven Trauma‑Critical Care Surgeons. Our program is part of an integrated, multispecialty system, working with every member of the trauma team committed to the highest outcome of every procedure we perform.

In addition, our program is further augmented by our many other resources associated with our academic institution, including a Research Department within the Division of Trauma‑Critical Care Surgery.

Resident activity with the Department of Surgery is highly engaging at our University Medical Center and Level I Trauma Center.