UNMC Medical Director Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Program

Annual Dialysis Conference; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) in Omaha, NE is seeking an experienced transplant nephrologist to join our faculty as Medical Director of the Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Program. This role combines clinical leadership with administrative oversight to guide growth and development of an established program.

The Division of Nephrology emphasizes education, research, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, training fellows, residents, and medical students while delivering

Qualifications

• MD or DO required, board-certified nephrologist preferred.
• UNOS certification or eligibility desired.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative leadership for the kidney/pancreas transplant program.
• Lead in education and mentorship of fellows, residents, and medical students.
• Collaborate with transplant surgeons and other specialists to advance program growth.

Skills

Board-certified Nephrology

UNOS certification or eligibility

Education

MD or DO

Board certification in Nephrology

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 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:

• 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