UNMC Medical Director Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Program

American Society of Transplantation; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

Retirement contributions

Malpractice coverage

Health and wellness benefits

PSLF eligible employer

Job summary

The University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha invites an experienced transplant nephrologist to join as Medical Director of the Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Program, providing clinical and administrative leadership. The Division emphasizes education, research, and collaborative care with Neb Medicine, delivering state-of-the-art care and fostering growth of a leading transplant program.

This is an exceptional opportunity to shape program development and mentor trainees in a premier academic

Qualifications

• MD or DO board certification in Nephrology with UNOS certification or eligibility.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical, administrative and strategic leadership for the Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Program.
• Engage in education and mentorship of nephrology fellows, residents and medical students while pursuing clinical and translational research.
• Collaborate with transplant surgeons and other specialists to deliver comprehensive transplant care.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

MD or DO (or equivalent)

Job description

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 intransplantation, 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:

• 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) 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.

Qualifications

• MD or DO (or equivalent)
• Board certified in Nephrology with UNOS certification or eligibility
• Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills

For additional information, please contact:

Troy J. Plumb, MD

Professor of Medicine

Dr. Dennis Ross Chair and Chief

Division of Nephrology

megan.frisbie@ unmc.edu