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Job Title


Academic Rheumatologist


Company : CommonSpirit Health


Location : Omaha, NE


Created : 2026-03-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

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.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 MedicineCHI 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. To learn more visit: CHI Health & Creighton University PartnershipCHI Health Clinic and Creighton University School of Medicine Department of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska are seeking a Rheumatologist to our growing team. This role involves providing high quality patient care, participating in multidisciplinary meetings, and contributing to research and education initiativesWhat you can expect:95% Outpatient practiceCall: 1:3 for clinic calls and inpatient roundingWork 4.5 days per weekParticipate in a Vibrant Teaching Service doing grand rounds, board review lectures and medical school lecturesProvide clinical bedside supervision and teaching for Internal Medicine residents and medical studentsPerform ultrasound-guided procedures if desiredJoin Well-Respected and Experienced TeamFlexible Practice with the Ability to Pursue Your Clinical and Academic InterestsResearch Opportunities Available, if DesiredAccess to a Large, Established Primary Care NetworkOpportunity to Practice and Teach in a New State-of-the-Art Academic Medical CenterFaculty Appointment with Creighton University School of MedicineClick to learn more - CHI Health - Rheumatology DepartmentBenefitsWhile you are busy caring for your patients, we will take care of you and your family with benefits that include:Medical/dental/vision insurance plansFlexible Spending Account or Health Savings AccountRetirement plansRelocation assistance, if eligiblePrescription programEmployer paid life insuranceShort and long term disability programs30 Days PTO plus 6 HolidaysMalpractice; including tail coverageAs a non-profit; CHI is eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramMental health and well-being programsMD or DO degreeBE/BC - American Board of Internal Medicine Certification in Rheumatology.Ability to obtain licensure in NebraskaDEA CertificationBLS#HEC