About this opportunity
University of Nebraska Medical Center lists this Medical Director of Liver Transplant/Academic Rank/Depends on Qualifications opportunity in omaha, Nebraska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Medical Director of Liver Transplant/Academic Rank/Depends on Qualifications
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 - 027
Department
Int Med GI
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 of Liver Transplant/Academic Rank/Depends on Qualifications
Job Title/Academic Rank
Medical Director of Liver Transplant/Academic Rank/Depends on Qualifications
Appointment Type
DOQ - DEPENDS ON QUALS
Salary Range
Salary Commensurate with Experience
Job/EEO Category
Faculty
Job Requisition Begin Date
01/15/2026
Position Summary
Lead One of the Nation’s Premier Liver Transplant Programs
The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center ( UNMC ) is seeking an accomplished and visionary physician leader to serve as Medical Director of Liver Transplant.
In this high-impact role, you will lead a nationally recognized program, guiding clinical excellence, academic growth, and innovative program development. You will collaborate with our exceptional multidisciplinary team to shape the future of liver transplantation through outstanding patient care, advanced research, and the training of the next generation of transplant specialists.
Why Lead at UNMC?
Leadership with Impact – Drive program strategy, growth, and innovation while mentoring faculty, fellows, and residents.
Nationally Renowned Program – Since 1985, Nebraska Medicine’s Liver Failure and Transplant Program has earned international recognition and a worldwide referral base.
Advanced Expertise – Living-related, reduced-size, and auxiliary liver transplants performed by highly skilled surgeons and supported by a dedicated transplant anesthesiology team.
Robust Academic Environment – Fully accredited transplant hepatology fellowship and abundant opportunities for research and scholarly activity.
Collaborative Care – Experienced, multidisciplinary transplant team serving living donors, candidates, and recipients.
Exceptional Compensation and Benefits
Physicians enjoy a highly competitive package, inclusive of a variable compensation plan. Additional benefits include:
Competitive retirement contributions and other deferred comp opportunities
A full suite of health and wellness benefits
We are committed to ensuring our physicians have the resources they need to excel both professionally and personally.
Life in Omaha
Consistently ranked among America’s most affordable and livable cities, Omaha offers:
Top-rated schools and a welcoming, family-friendly community
A vibrant arts, dining, and cultural scene
Ample parks, trails, and recreational opportunities
Ranked by Forbes as the #1 Best City to Move to in 2024
Join Us
The ideal candidate must be an MD/DO, MD/PhD (or equivalent degree), who is board certified/eligible in gastroenterology and transplant hepatology.
The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE is actively recruiting a dynamic and experienced physician to join our team as a Liver Transplant Medical Director. In this role, the selected candidate will serve as the visionary leader for developing and maintaining liver transplant care teams focusing on outstanding patient care, resident education, and scholarly academic activity. They will be responsible for the clinical and academic growth of the program and strategize and implement future initiatives.
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
Why Join Us?
Combination of administrative, clinical, research and educational responsibilities
Latest techniques and expertise in living-related, reduced-size and auxiliary liver transplants
Experienced multidisciplinary transplant team caring for living donors, candidates for transplant and recipients
Dedicated anesthesiology team
Fully accredited transplant hepatology fellowship
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-eligible employer.
Exceptional Compensation and Benefits
Health System employed physicians enjoy a highly competitive package, inclusive of a variable compensation plan. Additional benefits include:
Competitive retirement contributions and other deferred comp opportunities
A full suite of health and wellness benefits
We are committed to ensuring our physicians have the resources they need to excel both professionally and personally.
Living in Omaha
Omaha is one of the most affordable cities in the US, with one of the lowest costs of living nationwide. Recognized by Forbes as the #1 Best City to Move to in 2024, Omaha offers a thriving urban setting with a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. Residents enjoy:
Top-rated schools
A vibrant cultural scene
Abundant recreational opportunities
Omaha truly is an exceptional place to live and work.
The ideal candidate must be an MD/DO, MD/PhD (or equivalent degree), who is board certified/eligible in gastroenterology and transplant hepatology.
MD, DO, MBBS or equivalent
Board certified in internal medicine.
Board certified/eligible in gastroenterology or hepatology
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
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.
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Worksite address
omaha, NE, 68197, US
Who can apply
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