Description

The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is seeking a Transplant Hepatologist to join our nationally recognized liver transplant program. This faculty position offers the opportunity to deliver exceptional patient care while contributing to education, research, and the continued advancement of one of the nation's premier liver transplant programs.

Nebraska Medicine, our clinical partner, is home to one of the country's first liver transplant programs. Performing liver transplants since 1985, the program has earned international recognition, and a nationwide referral base. Our hepatology team comprises of 5 transplant hepatologists, and 4 hepatology APPs. 

Opportunity Highlights

• Join a nationally recognized high-volume liver transplant program (>150 deceased-donor liver transplants per year) with an established reputation for clinical excellence
• Collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary team caring for living donors, transplant candidates, and transplant recipients
• Growing transplant oncology program, with expertise in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, neuroendocrine, and colorectal cancer with liver metastasis and transplantation
• Teach and mentor fellows through a fully accredited Transplant Hepatology Fellowship Program
• Participate in clinical research and scholarly activities within an academic medical center
• Expand access to care through regional outreach opportunities in Iowa and South Dakota

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.

Exceptional Compensation and Benefits

Base salary is highly competitive and commensurate with academic rank and experience and supplemental variable compensation plan incorporating clinical, research, and academic productivity. 

Additional benefits include:

• CME allowance
• Competitive retirement contributions and other deferred compensation opportunities
• Comprehensive malpractice coverage
• A full suite of health and wellness benefits
• UNMC is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• J-1 Waiver and H-1B sponsorship available

Requirements

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree
• Board certified or board eligible in Gastroenterology
• Fellowship training or expertise in transplant hepatology

Questions about this opportunity? Contact Fedja Rochling, MBBCh, MBA at frochling@unmc.edu.

Apply online: https://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/95642