Gastroenterologist Medical Director PIBDC/Academic/DOQ

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE seeks a Gastroenterologist Medical Director for the PIBDC/Academic/DOQ. The physician will lead the multidisciplinary PIBDC and advance patient-centered care, teaching and research at a top academic medical center.

The role requires MD/DO/MBBS or equivalent, board certification/eligibility in gastroenterology, and board certification in internal medicine. A strong candidate will drive growth, innovation, and excellence in IBD care.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, MBBS or equivalent
• Board certified in internal medicine
• Board certified/eligible in gastroenterology

Skills

Internal medicine board certification

Gastroenterology board certification/1

Education

MD/DO/MBBS or equivalent

Job description

Gastroenterologist Medical Director PIBDC/Academic/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 - 022

Department

Department Int Med GI 50001304

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 supervisor and responsibilities

Requisition Category

Requisition Category Faculty

Requisition Title

Requisition Title Gastroenterologist Medical Director PIBDC/Academic/DOQ

Job Title/Academic Rank

Job Title/Academic Rank Gastroenterologist Medical Director PIBDC/Academic/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 01/15/2026

Position Qualification

Position Summary

IBD Center Medical Director

The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE is recruiting a Medical Director for the multidisciplinary Frederick F. Paustian Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center ( PIBDC ). The Medical Director will serve as a visionary leader to build and grow a premier IBD Center at a highly ranked academic medical center. The selected candidate will play an integral role in the future growth of the Division.

The PIBDC is a newly created 3800 square feet center that opened in 2022. It is dedicated to improving the lives of IBD patients through expert, integrated, innovative patient-centered care as well as through ground-breaking clinical, translational, and basic research programs.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Beautiful, turnkey clinic with dedicated, support staff
• Funding for basic and clinical faculty research
• Collaborative group of clinicians, clinical trialists, and translational and basic scientists
• Comprehensive multidisciplinary team
• Seven exam rooms – one specifically equipped for colorectal surgery outpatient procedures
• Prospective biobank with a sample-linked clinical database

Community Highlights: Live in a Top-Rated City!

• Omaha, Nebraska is No. 14 Most Affordable Places to Live in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report
• U.S. News & World Report ranks Omaha among the Best Places to Live in the U.S.
• Recognized among the Best Places to Raise Kids by Smartasset.com
• Ranks as one of the Best Cities for Runners by Smartasset.com
• Smartasset.com ranks Omaha as the No. 16 Most Livable City in the U.S
• No. 5 Best City for Young Professionals according to finance.yahoo.com

Our compensation package is extremely competitive and includes comprehensive benefits, generous employer paid retirement contributions, CME , and paid time off. The ideal candidate must be an MD/DO, MD/PhD (or equivalent degree), who is board certified/eligible in Gastroenterology and has a record of accomplishment in gastroenterology.

We are looking for a leader with experience and dedication to excellence in patient care, teaching and research. We invite candidates without experience, but who have interest suitable for working towards becoming the Medical Director to apply.

Required Qualifications

MD, DO, MBBS or equivalent
Board certified in internal medicine.
Board certified/eligible in gastroenterology

Supplemental Qualifications

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. Office environment, Lab environment, Clinical environment Other working environment Full extent of working environments TBD by patient care, academic and research activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Bending, stooping, twisting Occasionally

Crawling Not Applicable

Driving

Driving Over 5 hours

Kneeling

Kneeling Not Applicable

Reaching

Reaching Occasionally

Sitting Up to 2 hours

Standing

Standing Up to 2 hours

Squatting Occasionally

Walking

Walking Up to 2 hours

EXPOSURES

Atmospheric

Atmospheric Yes

Blood/body fluids

Blood/body fluids Yes

Chemical hazards

Chemical hazards Yes

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 Yes

Wear PPE

Wear PPE Yes

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

Full extent of exposures TBD by patient care, academic and research activities

Hand/Wrists

Fine Manipulation

Fine Manipulation yes - both

Repetitive Motion

Repetitive Motion yes - both

Grasping

Grasping yes - both

If you selected any area above, please explain

Full extent of hand/wrist involvement and repetitive motion TBD by patient care, academic and research activities.

Addtional

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

Required Documents

• C.V.

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you possess an MD, DO, MBBS or equivalent degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you board certified or board eligible?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other
• * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

  (Open Ended Question)

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