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Pediatrics - Rheumatology Job at Children's Hospital in Omaha, NE

Job ID: 1087929

Academic Pediatric Rheumatologist

Omaha, NE 68114

Highlights & Benefits

  • Academic Opportunities

Job Description

Children's Nebraska, with the University of Nebraska College of Medicine, is currently recruiting a BC/BE Pediatric Rheumatologist to join our team which includes a pediatric rheumatologist, one full-time nurse, one full-time medical assistant, and two administrative assistants. The ideal candidate will provide care to children with rheumatologic diseases, help to expand our established and rapidly growing clinical practice, and be involved in education and/or research.

Position Highlights

The division is actively expanding with the goal of establishing a fellowship training program. The division of pediatric rheumatology places emphasis on both clinical care and academics/research. All candidates will be offered an academic appointment with the University of Nebraska Medical Center, rank commensurate with experience. Appointment is available at the rank of assistant or associate professor, tenure or non-tenure track, depending on qualifications. The amount of protected time for research, education, or other academic purposes will be determined by the qualifications and interests of the candidate. Clinical responsibilities are mainly outpatient focused, but they involve inpatient rounding as well. There are many opportunities to participate in education and research based on the candidate s interests. Candidates with interest in clinical/translational or basic science research are strongly encouraged to apply. The division of pediatric rheumatology collaborates closely with the Child Health Research Institute (CHRI) through which faculty members have access to grant and writing resources, research study coordinators, biostatistical support, and research funding.

About Children s Nebraska

Children s Nebraska is the only full-service, pediatric healthcare center in Nebraska, providing expertise in more than 50 pediatric specialty services to children across a five-state region and beyond. As the region s pediatric healthcare leader, we are dedicated to exceptional care, advocacy, research, and education.

  • We are home to Nebraska s only Level IV regional Newborn Intensive Care Unit and the state s only Level II Pediatric Trauma Center.
  • The Child Health Research Institute was established in 2017 and aims to assist investigators with start-up funding and infrastructure for clinical, basic science or translational research.
  • The new Hubbard Center for Children is home to an additional 100 patient beds, an expanded NICU, a dedicated Cardiac Care Unit, a new Cancer & Blood Disorders Unit, expanded surgical space, an expanded Radiology and Emergency Department and more.

About Omaha

With a population of nearly one million, Omaha offers a delightful mix of the amenities, diversity and culture, experience of a large city with the traffic, cost of living and friendliness of a smaller Midwestern community.  The city has been thoughtful and proactive in expansion and rejuvenation projects that boast running and biking trails throughout the city, restaurants, live music as well as being a recurring host of national and Olympic level sporting events.  Greater Omaha has an outstanding educational system of public and private schools and is home to numerous universities and colleges.  All of this, combined with a diverse economy with multiple Fortune 500 companies, makes for an extraordinary quality of life.

Benefits

Our competitive benefits package includes:

  • Health and welfare benefits
  • Paid time off (at least 4 weeks per year)
  • Reimbursement for licensing, CME activities, conferences, business travel
  • Generous relocation assistance package
  • Highly competitive health insurance and retirement contributions

Qualifications

  • Doctorate degree in Medicine (MD, DO)
  • Board-certified or board-eligible in pediatric rheumatology
  • Eligible for Nebraska medical license

We are committed to increasing diversity in our organizations to reflect the population that we serve and encourage applications from all candidates who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. We are happy to consider sponsoring visas for candidates who are not US residents or US citizens. 

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Omaha, NE 68114