General Surgery Physician Assistant

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As a General Surgery Advanced Practice Provider, you will join CHI Health Clinic at St. Francis Medical Center, specializing in all aspects of bread‑and‑butter surgery within clinic, operating room and hospital rounding. Every day you will provide compassionate and expert care, conducting thorough assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support the holistic well‑being of children and their families within CHI Health Clinic. To be successful in this role, you will be a skilled, board‑certified, and compassionate provider, with the ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with others, and demonstrate a deep commitment to patient‑centered care and the capacity to thrive within a collegial and supportive environment.

Opportunity Details

• Progressive multi‑specialty group
• Level III Trauma Center
• Join another General Surgeon
• Brand New Operating Rooms
• Hospitalist and Intensivist programs
• Sub‑specialty interests and skills considered
• New APPs welcome
• Comprehensive compensation structure and benefits including CME, vacation, health, dental, vision, 401k, disability, and malpractice with tail coverage

Required

• Graduate of an accredited advanced practice training program (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)
• Meet board eligibility or certification requirements
• Active or eligible license in the state of Nebraska
• Strong clinical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and health‑care professionals
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment
• Commitment to providing high‑quality, compassionate care to children and families

Work Location

CHI Health St. Francis is a 150‑bed Level III Trauma Center and regional referral hub serving Central Nebraska. It offers a 16‑bed open ICU with after‑hours eICU support, a well‑established hospitalist and intensivist program, and a wide range of engaged subspecialists—creating an excellent environment for collaborative, high‑quality perioperative care. The facility has Magnet with Distinction nursing, a newly renovated Emergency Department, OR expansion in 2021, and an Outpatient Family Health Center clinic opened in 2026. The hospital operates within a mission‑driven culture that supports patient care and provider well‑being.

Community

• Practice in a community of 50,000+, known for its safety, family‑friendly atmosphere, and strong economy rooted in agriculture and manufacturing.
• Grand Island is the 4th largest city in Nebraska and a retail hub for 30+ surrounding communities.
• Ranked among the Top 30 Best Cities to Live (Business Insider)
• Nebraska ranks in the top 10 Best State to Practice Medicine (WalletHub)
• Excellent public and private school systems
• Regional airport with direct flights to Dallas, Las Vegas, and Mesa, AZ
• Abundant recreation: golf, hunting/fishing, trails, parks, horse racing, and family favorites like Island Oasis waterpark, Stuhr Museum, and Nebraska State Fair
• Easy access to major highways: 90 min to Lincoln, 4 hrs to Kansas City, 6 hrs to Denver

Pay Range

$136,933 - $158,089 / year