Associate Program Director - Endocrinology

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Associate Program Director of Endocrinology, you will join our dynamic healthcare team in Omaha Nebraska at CHI Health Clinic and Creighton University School of Medicine. This role offers a unique blend of direct patient care, impactful resident and fellow mentorship, and critical administrative leadership in a vibrant academic environment that fosters excellence.

Everyday you will have a dynamic blend of teaching, leadership, and clinical practice, all central to shaping the next generation of specialists. You will dedicate time to bedside teaching and supervision of medical students, internal medicine residents and fellows, providing crucial feedback on their cases. You'll also actively contribute to the design, implementation, and evaluation of the entire endocrinology fellowship curriculum, encompassing didactic sessions, conferences, and clinical rotations, while assisting in identifying and assigning research projects to foster fellows' scholarly activity.

This intense educational involvement is seamlessly integrated with your administrative duties, from reviewing fellowship applications and ensuring rigorous ACGME compliance, to collaborating closely with the Program Director on strategic planning. Throughout all this, you will maintain your own productive clinical practice, performing a great mix of outpatient general endocrinology and vital inpatient consults.

To be successful in this role, you will be a skilled, board-certified Endocrinologist building a program that thrives, leaving a profound impact on its trainees and the field itself. Your efficacy shines through fellows who not only excel clinically and academically but are reflected in robust board pass rates and remarkable career trajectories but also feel genuinely supported and mentored throughout their journey.

You will successfully architect a dynamic learning environment, ensuring operational excellence, continuous program improvement, and unwavering compliance with accreditation standards, all while empowering the next wave of endocrine specialists.

• Full Time: .9 Clinical and .1 Academic FTE

• Call responsibility 8 weeks per year assisted by internal medicine residents and endocrinology fellows

• Treat patients with a full spectrum of endocrine conditions, including thyroid, adrenal, pituitary, bone, and metabolic disorders in addition to diabetes

• Anticipated volume 15 patients per full clinic day

• Faculty Appointment commensurate with experience at Creighton University School of Medicine

• Fully integrated Electronic Medical Record (EPIC)

We are offering a guaranteed two-year base salary, a starting bonus, and relocation assistance for new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Job Requirements

Required

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or equivalent degree from an accredited institution

• American Board Certified in Internal Medicine

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism

• Active or Eligible to obtain an unrestricted license in Nebraska

• DEA in good standing with no restrictions

• BLS

• Two plus years experience as Academic Faculty

• A record of excellence in clinical care, education, and/or research

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

• Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care

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Where You'll Work

Are you looking for a place where you can build a rewarding medical career while enjoying a great quality of life?
Consider Omaha! 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. As the headquarters for several Fortune 500 companies and 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.

You'll also find a friendly and welcoming community that makes it easy to settle in. 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.

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