Requisition DetailsGENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION
EEO Statement: UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: 2025 - 408
Department MMI Clinical Services 50000700
Business Unit(College/Institute) Munroe-Meyer Institute
FTE: 100
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule 8:00am - 5:00pm; Hours May Vary
Requisition Category Faculty
Requisition Title Internal Medicine Physician (Academic Rank DOQ)
Job Title/Academic Rank Internal Medicine Physician (Academic Rank DOQ)
Additional Requisition TitleAppointment Type DOQ - DEPENDS ON QUALS
Salary Range Salary Commensurate with Experience
Job/EEO Category Faculty
Job Requisition Begin Date 12/22/2025
Position Qualification
Position Summary The Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation (MMI) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is accepting applications for a Internal Medicine Physician at open faculty rank (Rank DOQ). This position will provide outpatient comprehensive medical care for adults with autism spectrum disorder, other intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as neurotypical individuals at Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation. Work in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care and deliver personalized and evidence-based medical services in a collaborative and supportive environment. Promote wellness and educate about the prevention of illness and health promotion and help patients meet their health needs.
Practice Responsibilities:- Provide high quality, compassionate care that reflects evidence-based guidelines, best practice, ethical considerations, cost and clinical effectiveness and patient and family acceptance and/or satisfaction.
- Assess the health status of adults and develop appropriate plans for health supervision and illness management in an outpatient setting by:
- Obtaining a comprehensive health and medical history.
- Performing physical examinations based on age and history.
- Assessing and diagnosing a variety of illnesses, ranging from the common problems such as injuries and infections, to more complex needs such as diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, with referral to specialty care when indicated.
- Performing or recommending age-appropriate and condition-specific screening, laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures.
- Reviewing and interpreting lab results and developing treatment plans based on findings.
- Provide preventive care, including screenings and immunizations.
- Provide comprehensive, age/developmentally-appropriate teaching, counseling, and advising patients and their families about health status, illnesses, management plans, and health promotion, disease and injury preventing activities and provide anticipatory guidance and identify risk factors based on disability factors, cultural and belief variables and family systems.
- Use prescriptive authority, in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations to treat illness, improve health status, and provide preventive care, by:
- Prescribing medications based on a patient's clinical history, current assessment data and health care needs.
- Prescribing medications based on current research and a thorough knowledge base in pharmacotherapeutics.
- Providing patient education regarding intended effects, specific instructions, side effects, and possible interactions of medications and/or treatments, cost, and alternative treatments or procedures.
- Monitor therapeutic and potential adverse effects of medications.
- Formulate a holistic, culturally sensitive, patient-centered plan of care recognizing the patient and family are active participants.
- Collaborate with internal and external healthcare partners to coordinate patient care to ensure high quality care.
- Provide internal medicine specialist consultation to other health care providers.
- Utilize any other appropriate intervention(s) within the scope of practice parameters, expertise and knowledge of the Internal Medicine Physician.
- Take call on weekdays, weekends and holidays in rotation with the other providers in the practice.
- Document patient interactions in patient's medical record and maintain accurate and timely records in compliance with healthcare regulations and practice standards.
- Submit accurate and timely billing.
- Maintain productivity standards according to program requirements.
- Protect confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA standards.
- Participate in continuing education and professional development to stay current on medical advancements, treatments, and technologies.
- Engage in education, research or other scholarly activity as a member of an academic medical center.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:- Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Empathy and a family-centered approach to care.
- Willingness to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
About MMI:MMI is one of the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive intellectual and developmental disability centers in the world. MMI's mission is "to be world leaders in transforming the lives of all individuals with disabilities and complex health care needs, their families and the community through outreach, engagement, premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care". MMI utilizes an interdisciplinary team approach that assures a comprehensive integration of our four pillars: research, clinical services, education, and community engagement. MMI is one of eight academic units of UNMC. MMI has an annual budget of more than $40M, approximately 500 employees, and our 17 disciplines provide over 90,000 clinical services each year serving individuals with disabilities and complex medical needs across the lifespan. MMI is a federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) and has a Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program. MMI provides limitless opportunities for clinical programming, innovative research, and community engagement.
About Omaha:Omaha, Nebraska, is a dynamic and welcoming city that offers an exceptional quality of life. Known for its affordability, short commutes, and friendly Midwest atmosphere, Omaha also boasts a vibrant arts scene, nationally acclaimed restaurants, and abundant parks and trails. The city is home to the world-renowned Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and hosts the annual NCAA Men's College World Series, both of which draw visitors from across the country. With several Fortune 500 companies, a growing innovation economy, and a strong sense of community, Omaha provides the perfect balance of professional opportunity and small-town charm-making it an ideal place to live and work.
Additional Information:- MMI provides convenient on-site parking and access to an employee fitness center.
- To learn more about this opportunity, contact Amy Nordness, PhD, MMI Associate Dean and Director of MMI, at: [email protected].
- Review of applicants will occur on a rolling basis as recruitment is ongoing.
- Rank will depend on qualifications.
- Applicants should upload with their application a letter of interest and curriculum vitae.
University of Nebraska Employee Information:- Faculty and Staff Benefits
Required Qualifications - Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school.
- Completion of a Residency in Internal Medicine from an ACGME accredited Institution
- Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine
- Eligible for state medical license to practice medicine in the state of Nebraska.
- Current DEA certificate.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification through the American Heart Association.
Supplemental Qualifications - Experience in outpatient adult medicine.
- Experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Knowledge of EPIC electronic health record systems.
