Acute Care Surgeon

University of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Competitive retirement contributions

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha seeks an Acute Care Surgeon to join a high-volume, collaborative team of 20 surgeons and APPs. The role includes broad practice across elective/general, emergency, trauma, and surgical critical care, with opportunities to mentor residents and participate in our Surgical Critical Care Fellowship.

The ideal candidate is board certified or eligible in Surgical Critical Care, completed a fellowship, and has a strong commitment to teaching and clinical

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent required.
• Fellowship in Surgical Critical Care required.
• Board certified or board-eligible in Surgical Critical Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide broad acute care surgery coverage including elective/general, emergency, trauma, and critical care.
• Mentor and teach residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Contribute to clinical research and education programs.

Skills

Teaching residents & students

Clinical leadership

Trauma/general surgery

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Fellowship in Surgical Critical Care

Board certification/eligibility in Surgical Critical Care

Tools

Da Vinci robotic system familiarity

Job description

Faculty Acute Care Surgeon Position – Broad Scope, High Impact

The Division of Acute Care Surgery (ACS) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) in Omaha is seeking a dedicated Acute Care Surgeon to join our collaborative and supportive team of 20 surgeons and a robust group of APPs.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a collegial team committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care in a dynamic and high-volume environment. Our hospital partner, Nebraska Medicine, is an American College of Surgeons-designated Level I Trauma Center and a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, managing:

• 3,100+ trauma-related admissions annually
• 2,100+ emergency general surgery cases per year

Opportunity Highlights:

• Broad scope of practice, including elective general surgery, emergency general surgery, trauma, and surgical critical care, managing high-acuity patients
• Join a fast-paced, high-volume, and high-performing surgical team
• Train and mentor future surgeons in our ACGME-accredited Surgical Critical Care Fellowship
• Access to Da Vinci Robotic Surgical Systems with dedicated robot block time
• Opportunities to engage in clinical research and education programs
• Mentor and train residents, fellows, and medical students
• Loan Forgiveness – UNMC is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Exceptional Compensation & Benefits

Physicians enjoy a highly competitive package, inclusive of a variable compensation plan. Additional benefits include:

• Competitive retirement contributions and other deferred comp opportunities
• A full suite of health and wellness benefits

Living in Omaha

Omaha is one of the most affordable cities in the US, with one of the lowest costs of living nationwide. Recognized by Livability as one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in 2026, highlighting its quality of life, affordability, and strong community appeal. Residents enjoy:

• Top-rated schools
• A vibrant cultural scene
• Abundant recreational opportunities

The ideal candidate must be an MD/DO (or equivalent degree) who is board certified or board eligible in Surgical Critical Care, have completed a fellowship in Surgical Critical Care and demonstrate a strong interest in teaching residents and medical students.