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The University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE seeks a compassionate transplant hepatologist to join the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology as a faculty member. The role emphasizes patient care, teaching and research in a top-tier academic setting.
The candidate will contribute to a nationally recognized liver transplant program and collaborate with Nebraska Medicine, with a focus on program growth and clinical excellence.
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 - 025
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 Transplant Hepatologist/Academic Rank/DOQ
Job Title/Academic Rank
Job Title/Academic Rank Transplant Hepatologist/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 Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE is actively recruiting a compassionate, patient-focused and collegial transplant hepatologist to join our faculty. The selected candidate will have a concentrated focus on the delivery of top-quality patient services and operational excellence.
Nebraska Medicine, our hospital partner, is home to one of the most reputable and well-known liver organ transplant programs in the country. Since its inception in 1985, Nebraska Medicine’s Liver Failure and Transplant Program has earned international recognition, a worldwide referral base and Medicare designation. Through our dedicated efforts in education, research, and clinical medicine, we have helped shape the field of liver transplants
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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 transplant hepatology. We are looking for an individual who is committed to excellence in patient care, teaching and research.
Required Qualifications
MD, DO, MBBS or equivalent
Board certified in internal medicine.
Board certified/eligible in gastroenterology and transplant hepatology
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 No
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 fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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