Pulmonary, Critical Care/Lung TX/Academic Rank/DOQ

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

Retirement contributions

Malpractice coverage

Health and wellness benefits

PSLF eligible employer

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) in Omaha, NE, is recruiting a pulmonary and critical care medicine specialist with a dedicated interest in lung transplantation. This faculty role offers 50% clinical effort in lung transplant care within a leading transplant program, with teaching opportunities and collaborative research.

The successful candidate will be board certified/eligible in pulmonary and critical care, with fellowship training in lung transplant medicine.

Qualifications

• MD/DO board certified in pulmonary and critical care medicine.
• Fellowship training in lung transplant pulmonary medicine.
• Interest in teaching and ability to contribute to education.

Responsibilities

• Provide 50% clinical effort in lung transplantation.
• Work within a comprehensive lung transplant team, from pre-evaluation to long-term follow-up.
• Collaborate with Nebraska Medicine for integrated transplant services.
• Contribute to patient care, education, research, and innovation in pulmonary medicine.

Skills

Lung transplant interest

Teaching/education

Clinical leadership

Pulmonary/critical care expertise

Education

MD/DO

Fellowship in pulmonary/critical care

Job description

Pulmonary, Critical Care/Lung TX/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 - 031

Department

Department Int Med Pulmonary 50000592

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 Pulmonary, Critical Care/Lung TX/Academic Rank/DOQ

Job Title/Academic Rank

Job Title/Academic Rank Pulmonary, Critical Care/Lung TX/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 01/15/2026

Position Qualification

Position Summary

The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep is recruiting a pulmonary and critical care medicine specialist with a dedicated interest in lung transplantation. This faculty position offers the unique opportunity to devote 50% of your clinical effort to lung transplant care, working within one of the most comprehensive and collaborative transplant centers in the nation.

In this role, you will become part of a highly skilled lung transplant team, providing patients with seamless care—from pre-evaluation and surgery through long-term follow-up. Our clinical partner, Nebraska Medicine, is one of only a handful of institutions nationwide to perform all solid organ transplants under one roof, offering unparalleled resources and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Opportunity Highlights

• Dedicated 50% clinical effort in lung transplantation with a balanced schedule
• Strong leadership support with long-term investment in your career growth
• Opportunity to shape patient care, education, research, and innovation in pulmonary medicine for the region
• Fully accredited pulmonary/critical care and sleep medicine fellowships with active teaching opportunities
• Collegial, collaborative environment committed to personal and professional development
• Loan Forgiveness Eligibility: Qualify through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Exceptional Compensation & Benefits

• CME allowance
• Competitive retirement contributions and other deferred comp opportunities
• Comprehensive malpractice coverage
• A full suite of health and wellness benefits
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer

Living in Omaha

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

The successful candidate should be an MD/DO (or equivalent degree), board certified/eligible in pulmonary and critical care medicine, with additional fellowship training in lung transplant pulmonary medicine. We invite experienced pulmonary critical care physicians with genuine interest in lung transplantation to consider this opportunity. Candidates should have an interest in teaching along with passion to help patients and their families deal with serious life‑threatening illness.

Interested in learning more? Contact:

Ruxana Sadikot, MD, Chief

Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep & Allergy

Email: [e-mail]

MD, MBBS , DO or equivalent. Board certified.

Required Documents

• C.V.

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

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. Office environment, Lab environment, Clinical environment Other working environment Full extent of working environments to be determined by patient care, research and academic 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 No

Working on or around moving machinery

Working on or around moving machinery No

Electrical current

Electrical current No

Noise Yes

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 to be determined by patient care, research and academic 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 to be determined by patient care, research and academic activities. Keyboarding is required for electronic medical recordkeeping.

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.