Orthopaedic Advanced Practice Provider

Where You’ll 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

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Orthopaedic Physician Assistant, you will support our Orthopaedic Chair in all clinical & surgical procedures. 

Every day you will have the opportunity to work with and learn from a world class Orthopaedic Surgeon focusing on clinical and patient excellence.  Our growing team consists of a multitude of sub-specialized orthopaedic physicians and advanced practice providers (APP) 

To be successful in this role, you will have prior Orthopedic experience and a strong interest in continuing to develop your clinical and surgical skills. The ideal candidate will be comfortable first assisting in the OR, managing an independent orthopedic clinic, and caring for patients across a variety of orthopedic conditions. Over time, there may also be opportunities to grow into a leadership role within the Orthopedic team.

The position also offers, extremely lucrative pay, 401K, light call, dedicated CME time and money, very generous time off, full health, dental, vision and malpractice insurance. 

Job Requirements

Required: 

• Graduate of an accredited advanced practice training program (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

• Meet board eligibilty or certification requirments

• Active or eligible license in the state of Nebraska 

• Strong clinical skills 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

• Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients and families