Neurologist

Job Summary And Responsibilities

CHI Health Clinic, a member of Common Spirit Health™, is seeking a quality-driven, patient‑centered Neurologist to join our progressive and rapidly expanding Department of Neurology in Kearney, Nebraska. This opportunity is well suited for those passionate about providing comprehensive neurological care in a Center of Excellence with a primary interest in General Neurology
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• Join our established General Neurology team that provides both outpatient care in the clinic and inpatient services at CHI Health Good Samaritan
  • Inpatient and outpatient services
  • ED Consults
  • Part of a multi‑specialty group
  • Work with a Nurse Practitioner
  • Partner with our well‑respectful and experienced Neurology Team based in Omaha
  • Partner with Omaha's Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Stroke Center, EMG‑NCS Lab, and EEG Services
  • Academic Appointment available if desired
  • Good Samaritan Hospital
    • Level II Trauma Center
    • 200 bed facility
    • 24 bed open ICU
    • Hospital and Intensivist programs
• EPIC EMR in both the clinic and hospital
• Academic affiliation with Creighton University School of Medicine
• CHI Health Immanuel's Neurological Institute — a sister facility — has become only the fourth program in the country to receive a new advanced stroke certification for a Thrombectomy‑Capable Stroke Center.

• Medical/dental/vision insurance plans
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Mental health and well‑being programs
• Retirement plans
• Relocation incentive
• Malpractice and tail coverage
• 36 days of time off each year
• CME Allowance
• As a non‑profit;
  Common Spirit is eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• 2 year salary guarantee

• American Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Nebraska State license required
• Nebraska DEA required

CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 236‑bed, Level II Trauma Center and regional referral hub serving central and western Nebraska. As a tertiary care facility, Good Samaritan offers a broad range of specialty services and a highly collaborative medical staff dedicated to delivering exceptional patient‑centered care. The hospital features a 24‑bed open ICU with intensivist support, a strong hospitalist program and engaged subspecialists across cardiology, thoracic and vascular surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and women’s services.

Hospital‑based medical transport services at Good Samaritan include Air Care – the state’s longest operating air medical provider, as well as ground 911 and long‑distance ambulance services. Physicians benefit from advanced surgical capabilities, interventional cardiology, comprehensive diagnostic and imaging services, and a team‑based culture that promotes clinical excellence and collegiality.

Through its academic partnerships with Creighton University School of Medicine and the University of Nebraska Medical Center
, providers have opportunities to engage in medical education and teaching. In addition, the upcoming UNMC Rural Health Education Building on the campus of University of Nebraska at Kearney further strengthens Kearney’s role as a growing hub for rural medical education and training — offering physicians meaningful academic involvement while practicing in a community‑based setting.

Good Samaritan continues to invest in technology, service line growth, and provider engagement — creating an environment where physicians can practice at the top of their license while enjoying long‑term professional satisfaction.

Practice in a community of 34,000+ residents, known for its safety, strong economy, and exceptional quality of life for all ages alike. Kearney serves as a regional medical, educational, and retail hub for central Nebraska. Home to University of Nebraska at Kearney
, the community offers Division II athletics, cultural events, and a dynamic energy that enhances the local lifestyle.

• Ranked among the Best Places to Live in Nebraska
• Nebraska ranks #3 Best State to Practice Medicine and #4 Best State to Raise a Family (Wallethub)
• Excellent public and private school systems
• Regional airport with direct flights to Denver and Chicago
• Abundant recreation: golf, hiking/biking trails, fishing, hunting, youth sports, and local attractions including the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument, Museums of Nebraska Art, and a Historic downtown
• Centrally located along Interstate 80
  • 2 hours to Lincoln
  • 2.5 hours to Omaha
  • 5 hours to Denver or Kansas City

Timaree Smith

$370,000 - $400,000 per year