Description
Cardiac Anesthesiologist
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center – Bergan Mercy CHI Health & Creighton University School of Medicine
Join us in Omaha, Nebraska!
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center – Bergan Mercy is seeking a fellowship-trained Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join our high-volume, academic cardiovascular program in Omaha, Nebraska. This position offers the opportunity to practice at a Level I Trauma Center within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, with strong emphasis on clinical excellence, education, and program development. This position offers the opportunity to maintain a highly specialized cardiac anesthesiology practice with exposure to advanced surgical procedures and high-acuity patients in a supportive academic environment.
This role is ideal for physicians seeking complex cardiac case exposure, academic involvement, and the ability to contribute to a growing residency program.
Practice Details
- Join a team of dedicated cardiac anesthesiologists within a department of 23 anesthesiologists and 27 CRNAs
- Practice within a care team model with CRNAs
- Work at a 391-bed Level I Trauma Center with a high-acuity patient population
- Support a growing cardiovascular program and structural heart program
- Academic medical center with a newly approved Anesthesiology Residency Program launching 2026
- EPIC EMR across the system
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide anesthetic care for a full spectrum of adult cardiac surgical procedures, including:
o CABG and valve surgeries
o Structural heart procedures (TAVR, MitraClip, Watchman, TriClip)
o Complex aortic surgery
o Robust ECMO program
- Perform and interpret intraoperative TEE (advanced certification required)
- Collaborate closely with cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, and critical care teams
- Supervise and teach CRNAs, residents, and medical students in a team-based environment
Schedule & Call Structure
- Shared cardiac call approximately 5 call shifts per month
- Dedicated cardiac anesthesia practice with minimized non-cardiac assignments
Academic Appointment
- Academic appointment with Creighton University School of Medicine
- Active involvement in resident education within a newly launched anesthesiology residency and teaching medical students
- Opportunity to help shape cardiac anesthesia education and curriculum within a new program
- Participation in research, quality improvement, and program development
- Opportunity to contribute to cardiac anesthesia fellowship development (if applicable/desired)
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology Residency
- Fellowship training in Cardiac Anesthesiology
- Board certified or board eligible in Anesthesiology
- Advanced Perioperative TEE certification (or eligible)
- Eligible for medical licensure in Nebraska
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation with additional incentives for cardiac call and TEE expertise
- Sign-on bonus
- 13 weeks of paid time off plus CME allowance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Relocation assistance
- Paid malpractice with tail coverage and license reimbursement
Consider Omaha!
Are you looking for a place where you can build a rewarding medical career while enjoying a great quality of life? Omaha offers a compelling combination of professional opportunities and a family-friendly environment. The cost of living, particularly housing (30% below the national average), is very attractive, and the city boasts excellent schools and a vibrant arts and culture scene. With a metro population exceeding 975,000, Omaha provides the amenities of a large city without the drawbacks of a long commute – the average is just 20 minutes. For providers, Omaha's growing healthcare sector translates into ample opportunities for professional growth and development. It’s a place where you can truly thrive, both personally and professionally. It's no surprise that Omaha is consistently recognized as one of the best places to live and work.
For additional information on this and other Anesthesiology opportunities, you may email Meghan Shanahan at: Meghan.Shanahan@commonspirit.org or visit: http://providers.commonspirit.careers/anesthesiology-ne.
