CHI Health-Creighton University School of Medicine is actively seeking an infectious disease physician to enhance our ID team at Creighton University Medical Center, Bergan Mercy hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. This role is perfect for a physician passionate about delivering patient care, teaching multiple levels of learners, and leading a nationally known hospital epidemiology program at our academic medical center.
Clinical Opportunity highlights:
- Creighton University Bergan-Mercy Medical Center is a tertiary medical center with a Level 1 trauma center, 24-hour in-house hospitalist coverage, and robust surgical services.
- Exciting opportunity to work with an infection prevention team in an academic medical facility, with regional and national collaboration to advance evidence-based practices.
- Full spectrum of adult infectious disease.
- Position includes up to 0.2 FTE hospital epidemiology for Level I trauma tertiary care center, one half-day clinic per week, and inpatient rounding time on both teaching and non-teaching services.
- Diverse interests in our growing, well-respected ID group (14 ID physicians and 10 advanced practice providers): HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, sexually transmissible infections, antimicrobial stewardship, infection prevention, orthopedic ID, public health advocacy, and medical education.
- Call 1:4.
- Educational environment includes weekly ID citywide clinical case conferences, grand rounds, and fellow educational sessions. Twice-weekly microbiology rounds and monthly in-house journal club in addition to weekly internal medicine grand rounds complete the educational environment.
- Academic service rounding team includes an ID fellow, internal medicine residents, medical students, and a clinical pharmacist. Non-academic service includes an ID-trained APP.
- Academic appointment with Creighton University School of Medicine, rank commensurate with level of experience.
- Teaching and mentorship of medical students, residents, and ID fellows. Fellowship program currently has 3 ID fellows.
- Active clinical research program with ample opportunities through CHI Health and Creighton University.
- System with an extensive, established primary care network of 250+ providers.
- Close working relationships with local and state health departments.
- Committees within the health system to promote patient care and practice development.
- Robust antimicrobial stewardship program.
- Collegial department and excellent work-life balance.
Community details. Omaha, NE:
- Omaha has been ranked the #1 place to move to in 2024 by Forbes.com Best Cities of 2024.
- Low cost of living.
- Experience the full spectrum that 4 seasons have to offer in the heart of the midwest.
- A new developing International airport.
- Wonderful community to live and raise children with excellent public school systems.
To learn more apply to:
Jonathan Rhodes
Physician Recruiter
CHI Health Clinic
jonathan.rhodes@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.
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.
Qualifications:
- American Board Certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty.
- A valid and unrestricted state medical license or license-eligible.
Pay Range:
$126.44 - $151.92 /hour
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