The Department of Pediatrics at University of Nebraska Medical Center and Children’s Nebraska in Omaha, Nebraska, is seeking a fellowship-trained Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist with expertise in hematology to join an existing group of 18 practitioners (11 physicians and 7 NPs). Special consideration will be given to candidates with interest or experience in sickle cell program development and coagulation.

This is a unique opportunity, with unlimited potential to advance a strong clinical and academic career in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology in a well-supported clinical practice with a diverse patient population. We are seeking a physician that is BE/BC in pediatric hematology/oncology with outstanding clinical and leadership skills, and who can work well as a member of a team. Responsibilities include Director of the multi-disciplinary Sickle Cell Program, expanding hematology therapeutic trials participation, supporting coagulation programs, inpatient and outpatient clinical care, education of residents and fellows, and development of scholarly professional activities. Funds to develop a research program in conjunction with the support and infrastructure of the Child Health Research Institute are available and dependent on the candidate’s research area and expertise.

The team cares for pediatric patients at Nebraska Medicine and Children’s Nebraska. Our institutions are a Hemophilia Treatment Center, members of COG, and one of 70 NCI-designated cancer centers.

Children’s is a vibrant, free-standing pediatric teaching hospital and Nebraska’s only full service pediatric specialty health care center focused on extraordinary clinical care, education, clinical , basic science and translational research, and advocacy. The hospital has a Level IV Regional NICU, Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, Specialized Clinical Pediatric Services, and 24/7 Pediatric Intensivists.  We have 50+ Specialty Clinics, 200+ Specialists, 14 Satellite Offices, multiple Pediatric Fellowship programs, and are Magnet Certified. 

Omaha enjoys four distinct seasons, along with an exciting metropolitan and a population of nearly one million. The area is rich in cultural activities including a professional symphony, ballet, theater, art, history, children’s museums, and a world class zoo that will appeal to every taste. Additionally, Greater Omaha has an outstanding educational system of public and private schools. In addition to the many collegial sports, Omaha hosts the Olympic Swim Trials, the Olympic Curling Trials, and the College World Series. All of this, combined with a diverse economy with multiple Fortune 500 companies, makes for an extraordinary quality of life.

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. Submit a letter of inquiry and current curriculum vitae to: Jill Beck, M.D., Division Chief, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at jibeck@ChildrensNebraska.org or facultyrecruitment@ChildrensNebraska.org

About Children's Nebraska

Children’s Hospital & Medical Center 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 opened in August 2021 and 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 and a first-in-the-region Cardiac Care Unit. With a population of nearly one million people, Omaha offers a delightful mix of the amenities, diversity, and culture of a large city with the traffic, cost of living, and friendliness of a small midwestern town. 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.

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