Medical Director Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Program/Academic Rank/DOQ

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable compensation plan

Full retirement contributions

Health and wellness benefits

PSLF-eligible employer

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE seeks a Medical Director for the Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Program to provide clinical and administrative leadership for an established program. The role shapes growth, quality, and outcomes while advancing academic missions in nephrology.

The Division of Nephrology offers clinical care, teaching for fellows, residents, and students, and ongoing translational research.

Qualifications

• MD or DO (or equivalent) with board certification in Nephrology.
• UNOS certification or eligibility.
• Demonstrated leadership and administrative experience in a transplant program.
• Ability to lead clinical and translational research.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative leadership for the Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Program.
• Lead quality and patient outcomes initiatives and program growth.
• Mentor nephrology fellows, residents, and medical students.
• Collaborate with transplant surgeons and other specialists.

Skills

Leadership

Nephrology

Transplantation

Academic leadership

Team collaboration

Education

MD or DO

Job description

Medical Director Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Program/Academic 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 - 376

Department

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 Medical Director Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Program/Academic Rank/DOQ

Job Title/Academic Rank

Job Title/Academic Rank Medical Director Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Program/Academic 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 10/09/2026

Position Qualification

Position Summary

Medical Director Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Program

The Division of Nephrology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center ( UNMC ) in Omaha, NE is recruiting an experienced transplant nephrologist to join our faculty as Medical Director of the Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Program. This is a unique opportunity to provide clinical and administrative leadership for an established transplant program while helping shape its continued growth and development.

The Division consists of fifteen faculty members who are committed to providing state of the art care to our patients, training nephrologists, internists and medical students, and building strong clinical and translational research programs. The transplant program consists of five transplant nephrologists (4 clinical, 1 research). We have had an AST accredited transplant nephrology fellowship and anticipate ACGME certification for 2027. We are also home to a fully accredited nephrology fellowship that offers three positions each year. Faculty within the Division are consistently rated as the top educators in Internal Medicine and have clinical and research interests in transplantation, glomerular disease, home dialysis and medical student education.

Nebraska Medicine, our clinical partner, is home to Nebraska’s only transplant center, and has performed more than 4,600 adult and pediatric kidney transplants and more than 1,250 living-donor kidney transplants. Over the past 3 years, the program has averaged 180 total kidney transplants and 50 living donor transplants

Why Join Us

• Leadership with Impact – Provide clinical, administrative and strategic leadership for an established kidney/pancreas transplant program, with opportunities to advance quality, patient outcomes, program development and growth.
• Academic Excellence – Engage in the education and mentorship of nephrology fellows, residents and medical students while pursuing clinical and translational research within an academic medical center.
• Collaborative Environment – Practice within a multidisciplinary transplant team, partnering with transplant surgeons and specialists to provide comprehensive care for kidney and pancreas transplant patients.

Exceptional Compensation and Benefits

Physicians enjoy a highly competitive package, inclusive of a variable compensation plan (clinical, academic, and quality bonus compensation). Additional benefits include:

• Competitive retirement contributions and other deferred comp opportunities
• A full suite of health and wellness benefits
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness ( PSLF ) eligible employer

Why Omaha?

Omaha offers the best of both worlds – affordability and opportunity. Recognized by Livability as one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in 2026, highlighting the city for its quality of life, affordability, and strong community appeal.

• Highly rated public and private schools
• Vibrant arts, dining, and cultural scene
• Outdoor recreation, parks, and trails throughout the metro

Omaha is an exceptional place to build your career and your life.

For additional information, please contact:

Troy J. Plumb, MD

Professor of Medicine

Dr. Dennis Ross Chair and Chief,

Division of Nephrology

University of Nebraska Medical Center

Required Qualifications

MD or DO (or equivalent)

• Board certified in Nephrology with UNOS certification or eligibility

Supplemental Qualifications

Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills

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.

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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