Division Chief - Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Children’s Nebraska, with the University of Nebraska College of Medicine is currently recruiting a Division Chief of Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. This individual will be responsible in implementing the clinical, educational, research, and advocacy goals of the institution. We are seeking individuals who are fellowship trained in Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation to provide clinical expertise for this growing department. The candidate will have clinical and academic experience within a complex, pediatric tertiary care medical center.  Successful candidates will hold a faculty appointment at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine.  Candidates will have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. We seek individuals with strong emotional and social intelligence and a demonstrated ability to connect with others in a meaningful way at all levels of the organization and university.

Research interests are strongly desired and supported.  Children’s growth and transformation creates opportunity for innovation, education, and research. The Child Health Research Institute, a partnership with Children’s Nebraska and UNMC, assists investigators with start-up funding and infrastructure for clinical, basic science or translational research.  Research interests are strongly desired and supported. Children’s growth and transformation creates opportunity for innovation, education, and research. This is a unique opportunity with unlimited potential to advance a strong clinical and academic career in Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

We proudly partner with Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals, a leader in the nation in providing medical and physical rehabilitation for adults and children. The team at Madonna consists of highly trained experts in physical medicine and rehabilitation, led by a team of physiatrists. Hospitalists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, recreation therapists, respiratory therapists, rehabilitation nurses and other clinical staff provide industry-leading medical treatment and therapies. To learn more about Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals, please click here.

About Children’s Nebraska:

• 225-bed, nonprofit organization
• Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
• Level IV NICU
• Provide expertise in more than 50 specialties across a five-state region and beyond
• Recently expanded surgical space, NICU, radiology and Emergency Department
• Named one of the best employers in the state by Forbes magazine

Omaha enjoys four distinct seasons, along with an exciting metropolitan and a population of nearly one million. The people of Omaha make it a safe city where it is special to live and enjoy all the amenities of a big city with the warmth of the Midwest. 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. There are numerous universities and colleges, most notably the University of Nebraska at Omaha, the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Creighton University, and the College of Saint Mary’s. In addition to the many collegiate sports, Omaha has professional volleyball, indoor football and soccer teams, and has hosted the Olympic Curling Trials, rounds of the NCAA March Madness tournament and is home to 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. Nominations, expressions of interest and applications (including cover letter and CV/resume) should be submitted to: Jacki Nun, Administrator, Physician & Faculty Recruitment at jnun@childrensnebraska.org. All replies will be treated with confidentiality.