Comprehensive Ophthalmologist/Faculty Rank DOQ

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) in Omaha, NE, seeks a board eligible/board certified Comprehensive Ophthalmologist to provide general ophthalmic care, including exams, laser, medical and surgical treatment. The role includes opportunities for teaching, research, and patient care in a premier academic setting.

The department offers robust residency and fellowship programs, a modern facility, and a collaborative team. Salary commensurate with experience; academic rank considered.

Qualifications

• Must hold M.D. and be board certified or board eligible in ophthalmology.
• Experience in general ophthalmic care including routine eye exams, laser, medical and surgical care.
• Interest in teaching, research and patient care in an academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide general ophthalmic care including routine eye exams, laser, medical and surgical care.
• Participate in teaching, research and patient care activities in a renowned academic environment.
• Contribute to residency and fellowship programs and clinical research opportunities.
• Collaborate within a collegial department of ophthalmology and visual sciences.

Skills

Clinical ophthalmology

Surgical ophthalmology

Education

M.D. degree

Board certification/eligibility in ophthalmology

Job description

Comprehensive Ophthalmologist/Faculty Rank DOQ

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number: 2026 - 063

Department

Department Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences 50000516

Business Unit(College/Institute)

Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Medicine

FTE:

100

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Work Schedule TBD by patient care, academic and research activities

Requisition Category

Requisition Category Faculty

Requisition Title

Requisition Title Comprehensive Ophthalmologist/Faculty Rank DOQ

Job Title/Academic Rank

Job Title/Academic Rank Comprehensive Ophthalmologist/Faculty Rank DOQ

Additional Requisition Title

Appointment Type

Appointment Type DOQ - DEPENDS ON QUALS

Salary Range

Salary Range Salary Commensurate with Experience

Job/EEO Category

Job/EEO Category Faculty

Job Requisition Begin Date

Job Requisition Begin Date 02/09/2026

The Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at the University of Nebraska Medical Center ( UNMC ) in Omaha, NE, is recruiting a board eligible/board certified Comprehensive Ophthalmologist to provide general ophthalmic care including routine eye exam, laser, medical, and surgical care for all types of conditions of the eye and surrounding structures. This position includes opportunities for teaching, research, and patient care in a renowned academic environment. Faculty members enjoy the benefit of joining a well-established, expanding academic department with a collegial atmosphere that includes clinicians, basic scientists, and training professionals.

Ideal candidates will have an interest in pursuing a career encompassing robust clinical and surgical volumes, excellent clinical and basic science research opportunities as well as participation in outstanding residency and fellowship programs. Our Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute is a modern 54,000 square foot facility with a state of the art diagnostic center and experienced clinical research staff.

As Nebraska’s only public academic health sciences center, UNMC is committed to the education of a 21st century health care work force, to finding cures and treatments, to providing the best care for patients, and to serve Nebraska and its communities through award-winning outreach. We offer a highly competitive benefits package with academic rank and salary dependent on qualifications and experience.

M.D., board certified/board eligible in ophthalmology

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

WORKING ENVIRONMENT The information provided below best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Clinical environment Other working environment NA

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Bending, stooping, twisting Occasionally

Crawling Occasionally

Driving

Driving Not Applicable

Kneeling

Kneeling Occasionally

Reaching

Reaching Occasionally

Sitting Occasionally

Standing

Standing Occasionally

Squatting Occasionally

Walking

Walking Occasionally

EXPOSURES

Atmospheric

Atmospheric No

Blood/body fluids

Blood/body fluids No

Chemical hazards

Chemical hazards No

Working on or around moving machinery

Working on or around moving machinery No

Electrical current

Electrical current No

Noise No

Changes of temperature/humidity

Changes of temperature/humidity No

Wear PPE

Wear PPE No

Work with laboratory animals

Work with laboratory animals No

Radiation

Operating hand/power tools

Operating hand/power tools No

If you answered yes to any area above, please explain

Hand/Wrists

Fine Manipulation

Fine Manipulation Both

Repetitive Motion

Repetitive Motion Both

Grasping

Grasping Both

If you selected any area above, please explain

Both fine, repetitive and grasping use both the right and left hand. One hand is not used over the other.

Addtional

Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description.

Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402-559-4070 or [e-mail] to request an accommodation.