Physician / Infectious Disease
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Children's Nebraska
Omaha, NE, US
Summary
The physician will provide clinical care for pediatric infectious diseases and participate in academic and research activities. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to advance pediatric health within a nationally recognized health system.
Job Description
Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician
Children’s Nebraska, in partnership with the University of Nebraska Medical Center, is seeking a Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician to join our collaborative and growing Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases. This is a unique opportunity to advance your clinical, academic, and research interests within a nationally recognized pediatric health system.
Position Highlights
- Join a robust team of 10 faculty, supported by an experienced APP, pediatric ID pharmacist, and a well-established Pediatric ID Fellowship Program
- Expresses interest in both general and transplant pediatric infectious diseases, with flexibility to pursue either or both fields
- Access to strong research infrastructure and start-up/gap funding through the Child Health Research Institute
- Opportunities to pursue clinical, translational, or basic science research.
- A wide range of opportunities to engage in pediatric global health and contribute to undergraduate and graduate medical education.
- Academic appointment available through the University of Nebraska Medical Center
Why Join Us?
- Work-Life Flexibility: Full-time or part-time opportunities available, with the potential for a remote, in-person, or hybrid work schedule.
- Academic Excellence: Faculty appointment at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) commensurate with experience.
- Research Opportunities: We welcome individuals with an active interest in research. The Child Health Research Institute fosters clinical, basic science, and translational research to advance pediatric health.
- Pioneering Care: Work in Nebraska’s only Level IV NICU, Fetal Care Center, Level IV Epilepsy Center and Pediatric Trauma Center.
Benefits Include:
- Highly competitive compensation package
- Relocation assistance to make your transition seamless
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision and robust retirement plan
- Flexible work schedule
About Children’s Nebraska
Children’s Nebraska is a 225-bed nonprofit organization caring for children since 1948. Founded by the community and for the community, Children’s is the only full-service, pediatric specialty health 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’re dedicated to exceptional care, advocacy, research and education. Our state-of-the-art Hubbard Center for Children is home to Nebraska’s only Level IV regional Newborn Intensive Care Unit, Fetal Care Center, the state’s only Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, a first-in-the-region Cardiac Care Unit, and more. The Child Health Research Institute, an innovative partnership between UNMC and Nebraska, promotes research in pediatric health, consolidates research in pediatric disease from both hospitals into one institute, and advances knowledge about childhood health and diseases. It was established in 2017 and aims to assist investigators with start-up funding and infrastructure for clinical, basic science or translational research.
About Omaha
With a population of nearly one million, Omaha offers all the amenities of a big city with the warmth of the Midwest. The area is rich in arts and cultural activities and is home to a world-class zoo that appeals to children and adults alike. Greater Omaha has an outstanding educational system of public and private schools and is home to numerous universities and colleges. In addition to the many collegiate sports, Omaha hosts the Olympic Curling Trials and the College World Series. Omaha also hosts two professional women’s volleyball teams. All of this, combined with a diverse economy with multiple Fortune 500 companies, makes for an extraordinary quality of life. Nebraska has among the lowest unemployment in the country.
At Children’s Nebraska, our mission is to improve the life of every child through exceptional care, advocacy, research and education. As the region’s only freestanding pediatric health system, we are committed to delivering world-class expertise close to home — from primary care to more than 50 pediatric specialty services serving families across a five-state region and beyond.
Children’s is home to Nebraska’s only Level IV regional neonatal intensive care unit, the state’s first and only Level I pediatric trauma center, and Nebraska’s only nationally ranked Level 4 epilepsy center dedicated exclusively to children. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025-26 Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, ranked among the nation’s best in nephrology, neurology and neurosurgery, and pulmonology and lung surgery.
As an independent, nonprofit organization, we lead with a People First philosophy that emphasizes safety, belonging and shared purpose. We celebrate a diverse, inclusive environment where every team member can bring their authentic selves to work and thrive personally and professionally. Wellbeing is a strategic priority, with programs and initiatives in place to support team members’ mental, social, emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
Children’s Nebraska is consistently recognized for excellence as an employer, including being named a top in-state employer by Forbes and receiving the Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals. Children’s also is the only healthcare system in the state to earn the Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health from Mental Health America.
Together, our providers, researchers, nurses and team members are redefining what’s possible in pediatric healthcare and strengthening the future of children and families in our communities.
Learn more at ChildrensNebraska.org.
Founded
1948
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Omaha, NE
At Children’s Nebraska, our mission is to improve the life of every child through exceptional care, advocacy, research and education. As the region’s only freestanding pediatric health system, we are committed to delivering world-class expertise close to home — from primary care to more than 50 pediatric specialty services serving families across a five-state region and beyond.
Children’s is home to Nebraska’s only Level IV regional neonatal intensive care unit, the state’s first and only Level I pediatric trauma center, and Nebraska’s only nationally ranked Level 4 epilepsy center dedicated exclusively to children. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025-26 Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, ranked among the nation’s best in nephrology, neurology and neurosurgery, and pulmonology and lung surgery.
As an independent, nonprofit organization, we lead with a People First philosophy that emphasizes safety, belonging and shared purpose. We celebrate a diverse, inclusive environment where every team member can bring their authentic selves to work and thrive personally and professionally. Wellbeing is a strategic priority, with programs and initiatives in place to support team members’ mental, social, emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
Children’s Nebraska is consistently recognized for excellence as an employer, including being named a top in-state employer by Forbes and receiving the Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals. Children’s also is the only healthcare system in the state to earn the Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health from Mental Health America.
Together, our providers, researchers, nurses and team members are redefining what’s possible in pediatric healthcare and strengthening the future of children and families in our communities.
Learn more at ChildrensNebraska.org.
Founded
1948
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Omaha, NE
