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, ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with others. You will also 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

We are offering a comprehensive compensation structure as well as benefits including: CME, vacation, health, dental, vision, 401k, disability and malpractice with tail coverage.

Required Job Requirements

• 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

Where You'll Work

CHI Health St. Francis is a 150-bed, Level III Trauma Center and regional referral hub serving Central Nebraska. Our hospital 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.

CHI Health St. Francis continues to invest in clinical excellence, with Magnet with Distinction - recognized nursing, a newly renovated Emergency Department, OR expansion in 2021, Outpatient Family Health Center clinic opened in 2026 and a mission-driven culture that supports both 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 and centrally located: 90 min to Lincoln, 4 hrs to Kansas City, 6 hrs to Denver

Pay Range $136,933 - $158,089 /year