Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant

Job Summary and Responsibilities

CHI Health is seeking a dedicated and skilled Advance d Practice Provider ( APP) to join our innovative Critical Care/eICU team. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to provide care both virtually through the electronic ICU (eICU) and in person at the bedside, engaging in a diverse patient population across multiple hospital locations in the Omaha/Metro area. You will work in a collaborative, academic environment while enhancing your skills in advanced critical care management.

Schedule: Three 12 hour shifts/week, Rotating Days/Nights (approx. 60/40 split).

Nocturnist option with increased pay differential available on request. Holiday rotation.

Two open positions /one is a nocturnist option

Bedside Rounding (Rover):

• Daily ICU rounds with physicians, evaluating new consults, and intervening in acute patient care.
• Opportunity to perform advanced procedures (arterial lines, intubations, central lines at the bedside).
• Rotate bedside coverage at four hospital locations: Immanuel/Lakeside/Mercy Council Bluffs/CUMC Bergan
• Average IP volume 10-15 pts in morning; 2-3 pts in afternoon
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, manage treatment plans, and document care in alignment with hospital protocol.
• Collaborate with fellows and faculty in an academic center, participating in case discussions, teaching and continuous professional development.

eICU Support:

• Provide supplemental support with remote monitoring of critically ill patients across seven hospitals in the Nebraska/Iowa region.
• Utilize advanced technology to assess patient data, respond to alarms, and facilitate timely interventions for rapid response to clinical changes.
• Core eICU location near CUMC Bergan Mercy campus.

Benefits:

While you are busy caring for your patients, we will take care of you and your family with benefits that include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance plans
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Mental health and well-being programs
• Retirement Plans
• Relocation incentive
• CME Allowance
• As a non-profit, Commonspirit/CHI Health is eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Job Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty
• A valid and unrestricted state license or license-eligible
• A valid and unrestriced Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration
• Prior experience in critical care is highly desirable

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.

Pay Range
$61.00 - $71.52/hour