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

Requisition Details

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location Omaha, NE Requisition Number: 2026 - 376 Department Int Med Nephrology 50000593 Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Medicine FTE:

100

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular Work Schedule TBD by supervisor and responsibilities Requisition Category Faculty Requisition Title Medical Director Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Program/Academic Rank/DOQ Job Title/Academic Rank Medical Director Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Program/Academic Rank/DOQ Additional Requisition Title Appointment Type DOQ - DEPENDS ON QUALS Salary Range Salary Commensurate with Experience Job/EEO Category Faculty 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:

• 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.

Apply online: https://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/100422

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

megan.frisbie@ unmc.edu

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 & 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 TBD by patient care, academic and research activities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Bending, stooping, twisting Occasionally Crawling Not Applicable Driving Over 5 hours Kneeling Not Applicable Reaching Occasionally Sitting Up to 2 hours Standing Up to 2 hours Squatting Occasionally Walking Up to 2 hours

EXPOSURES

Atmospheric Yes Blood/body fluids Yes Chemical hazards Yes Working on or around moving machinery No Electrical current No Noise No Changes of temperature/humidity Yes Wear PPE Yes Work with laboratory animals No Radiation 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 yes - both Repetitive Motion yes - both 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.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• C.V.

Optional Documents

Requisition Specific Questions

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• • 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

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• Job Fair

• Lincoln Journal Star

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• Handshake

• Other

• • If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

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