Requisition Details
GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION
Location
Omaha, NE
Requisition Number:
2026 - 395
Department
Int Med Pulmonary 50000592
Business Unit(College/Institute)
College of Medicine
FTE:
100
Reg-Temp
Academic - TBD
Work Schedule
TBD by supervisor and responsibilities
Requisition Category
Faculty
Requisition Title
Cystic Fibrosis & Pulmonary Hypertension Specialist/Academic Rank/DOQ
Job Title/Academic Rank
Cystic Fibrosis & Pulmonary Hypertension Specialist/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
11/06/2026
Position Qualification
Position Summary
Pulmonary Critical Care Physician - Cystic Fibrosis & Pulmonary Hypertension Specialist
The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is seeking a Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine specialist with expertise or strong interest in cystic fibrosis and pulmonary hypertension to join our growing faculty. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a specialized program within a collaborative academic medical center.
Opportunity Highlights
• Specialized Focus: Play a key role in advancing cystic fibrosis and pulmonary hypertension care in partnership with Nebraska Medicine, a leader in lung transplantation and complex pulmonary disease management.
• Academic & Clinical Leadership: Engage in patient care, cutting-edge research, and education within an institution committed to innovation and excellence.
• Strong Institutional Support: Leadership invested in program development and your professional success.
• Fellowship Training & Mentorship: Participate in training the next generation of pulmonary and critical care physicians through our accredited fellowship programs.
• Balanced Work-Life Structure: A supportive and sustainable schedule designed for personal and professional well-being.
• Loan Forgiveness Eligibility: Qualify through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Why Omaha?
Ranked among the Top 20 Best Cities to Live in the USA (Forbes), Omaha offers:
• Affordable Cost of Living: A high quality of life with low cost of living.
• Thriving Culture & Entertainment: Home to the world-renowned Henry Doorly Zoo, a vibrant arts and entertainment scene, and the NCAA Men's College World Series.
• Family-Friendly & Community-Oriented: Excellent schools, parks, and a welcoming Midwestern atmosphere.
Compensation & Benefits
• Highly competitive package, inclusive of a variable compensation plan.
• Employer-paid retirement contributions and generous CME allowances.
• Comprehensive malpractice coverage
• A full suite of health and wellness benefits
The successful candidate should be an MD/DO (or equivalent), board-certified/eligible in pulmonary and critical care medicine, with a passion for cystic fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, and complex lung disease. A strong interest in research, teaching, and mentorship is highly desirable.
Join us in shaping the future of pulmonary care! Contact: Dr. Ruxana Sadikot, Chief, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep - rsadikot@unmc.edu.
Apply Online: https://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/100866
Required Qualifications
MD, DO, or MBBS (or equivalent), board-certified/eligible in pulmonary and critical care medicine, with a passion for cystic fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, and complex lung disease.
Supplemental Qualifications
