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Posted: 13-Feb-26
Location: KEARNEY, Nebraska
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Our Mission
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Requisition ID 2024-348136 Employment Type Full Time Hours/Pay Period 80 Provider Physician Provider Type MD/DO Speciality Cardiology Bonuses Offered Negotiable Loan Repayment None Visa Sponsorship Not Applicable Remote No Category Physician Recruiter Name Timaree Smith Recruiter Email timaree.smith900@commonspirit.org Shift Day
Job Summary and ResponsibilitiesCHI Health Clinic, a member of CommonSpirit Health(tm), is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible General Cardiologist to join our practice in Kearney, NE. New graduates & J1/H1b Visa candidates welcome!
Opportunity Details:
- Join our established Cardio team of 3 Physicians and 3 APPs
- Inpatient/Outpatient Practice
- Outreach Clinics
- 36 Contact Hour work week
- In Clinic Lab, Xray, & Echo/Vascular ultrasound
- CT Surgery & Vascular Surgery onsite - part of the same clinic practice
- Good Samaritan Hospital
- Level II Trauma Center
- 200 bed facility
- 24 bed open ICU
- Hospital and Intensivist programs
- Multiple subspecialty physician support
- EPIC EMR in both the clinic and hospital
- Academic affiliation with Creighton University School of Medicine
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
- Malpractice and tail coverage
- 36 days of time off each year
- CME Allowance
- As a non-profit; Commonspirit is eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- 2 year salary guarantee with production bonus
Community Details:
- Growing Progressive Community of over 34,000 population
- University town
- Safe, Family Oriented, Friendly
- Excellent school systems with both public and private options
- Local airport with direct flights to Denver
- Abundance of beautiful parks and trails as well as recreational activities like golf, hunting/fishing, USHL Hockey, sporting events, large convention center, Museums/Arts
- Excellent, newly expanded YMCA
- 2hr drive to Lincoln, 5 hr drive to Denver or Kansas City
Job Requirements- American Board Certified or Board Eligible
- Nebraska State license required
- Nebraska DEA required
Where You'll WorkCHI 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 AirCare-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.
Community: Practice in a community of 34,000+, 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
Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) is a part of CommonSpirit(r), one of the nation's largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems dedicated to advancing health care for all people.#HEC
Qualified Candidates please submit CV to:
Timaree Smith
