Overview

CHI Health Cardiothoracic Surgery – Nebraska Heart Hospital

Nebraska Heart Hospital (NHI) is a dedicated heart hospital serving as the crown jewel of the region with our integrated cardiology and surgical teams delivering the most advanced and high quality care to our patients in Nebraska and surrounding states.

CHI Health Nebraska Heart Hospital is a beautiful tertiary cardiovascular specialty center located in the capital city of Lincoln, Nebraska offering the benefit of mentoring from our exceptional team. The center currently performs destination and bridge LVAD therapy with Heartmate II/III in addition to direct hospital admission emergency ECMO. Implantation experience with these therapies is highly desired of the interested applicant.

Our Heart & Vascular program currently performs over 450 cardiac surgical cases and over 140 TAVR procedures per year. Additional thoracic cases, including robotic lobectomy, are performed at a nearby hospital.

Our cardiac Surgeons are heavily involved in the structural heart program, including TAVR, Mitraclip, LAA closure procedures and ongoing structural heart trials. In addition, all cases are staffed by B/C Cardiac Anesthesia.

Details of the opportunity included:

• A dedicated 63 bed cardiovascular specialty hospital

• Built in Primary Care referral network

• Amazing mid-level and support staff

• Established research division

• Excellent benefits including: malpractice, CME allowance, core benefits: health, dental, disability, retirement, etc.

Nebraska Heart Institute is a 63 bed CV specialty hospital with a universal bed model where the patient remains in one room throughout their stay. This site has received numerous Healthgrades awards including accolades for outstanding patient experience and safety. For more information, please click here: https://www.chihealth.com/nebraska-heart.html

Lincoln, Nebraska is home to the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, the Nebraska State Capitol and plenty of other interesting and historical attractions: Through decades, the city has been a political hub, a foodie haven and center of culture in Nebraska

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

$1.00 - $2.00 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.