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Children's Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska

Physician / Infectious Disease

Infectious DiseaseFull-Time

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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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board-Eligible or Board-Certified in Pediatric Infectious Diseases. An active interest in clinical, translational, or basic science research is highly valued.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical researchPatient carePediatric medicineTransplant infectious diseases

Infectious Disease — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Nebraska is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.4% of Nebraska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.6this job 2.8
Better work-life than 10% of Infectious Disease listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 166 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Omaha

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$281k
Typical market rent
$1,414/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Children's Nebraska

Hospitals and Health Care
Omaha, NE
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Relocation assistance
Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Robust retirement plan
Flexible work schedule
Full-time or part-time options
Remote, in-person, or hybrid work schedule