Dermatology Physician Assistant

Company: CommonSpirit Health
Location: Omaha
Posted on: June 8, 2026

Job Description:

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Department Chair of Dermatology - Creighton University CHI Health

CHI Health Clinic and Creighton University School of Medicine are recruiting a Founding Department Chair of Dermatology to be part of our vibrant program and expand our clinical enterprise, research, and educational activities in conjunction with building a residency program.

The selected Founding Department Chair will j oin a growing group of academic dermatologists encompassing a wide breadth of dermatology cases in the setting of a large established referral base within a wide reaching integrated health care system. This opportunity is ripe for an innovative leader to grow a Department of Dermatology in all of its domains in partnership with outstanding colleagues along with forward-thinking dynamic academic and business leadership.

This remarkable leadership opportunity builds on existing strengths including a cohesive Omaha metro-wide health care system with a large referral base of primary care providers, MOHS Surgery program & expertise in cosmetic services. Additionally, it encompasses a system-wide growth opportunity, led by the incumbent leader.

Resident and fellowship activity is primarily located at our academic health hospital, Creighton University Medical Center(CUMC), where our Level I Trauma Center is located. The Department Chair will report to CHI Health (CommonSpirit) System Senior Vice President and the Dean of Creighton University School of Medicine. Candidates are expected to have clinical and leadership experience and ideally academic activities commensurate with the rank of Associate Professor or Professor at Creighton University School of Medicine.

• Working in an academic & teaching environment educating Creighton University's residents and medical students. Conducting research in collaboration with faculty within CommonSpirit Health & Creighton University School of Medicine
• Growing the system wide Dermatology Department, encompassing the academic medical center and beautiful new outpatient clinics and MOHS lab(s)
• Highly competitive salary guarantee
• Paid relocation expenses
• Omaha, Nebraska is consistently ranked as one of America's best cities for livability, affordability, quality of life and schooling
• Expertise in cosmetic services in collaboration with the Division of Plastic Surgery
• CHI Health & Creighton University are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Women, under-represented minorities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply

• Board Certification in Dermatology & or respective subspecialty
• Rank of Associate Professor or Professor

Academic Health System

CHI Health, a member of CommonSpirit Health, is joined with Creighton University School of Medicine, a reputable and prestigious medical school with strong Jesuit values in education, research and service. Together, we are shaping a new future for Academic Health and serving as a trendsetting model for the academic health system of clinical care embedded in education, research and innovation. Our academic medical center supports a culture of collaboration, where academic and community physicians deliver great patient care everyday.

Omaha shines as an exceptional place to live with a welcoming family oriented community, robust infrastructure, academic excellence, and dynamic four-season lifestyle. The metropolitan area of over 1 million residents features diverse job opportunities, attainable housing costs, high safety, excellence in the arts, and was crowned Forbes " Best City to Move To" in 2024. It is an academically focused city as the home to two major universities and two medical schools. Omaha's four-season climate further sets itself apart and is a boon for families and outdoor enthusiasts with over 200 days of sunshine a year. Interested in this position, please reach out to Jeff Wooten, Physician Recruiter, CHI Health, tel: ; email:

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