Pediatric Anesthesiologist – 17,000+ Annual Anesthetics | Academic Faculty

Children’s Nebraska, in partnership with the University of Nebraska College of Medicine, is seeking fellowship-trained Pediatric Anesthesiologists to join its growing Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology.

Why Pediatric Anesthesiologists Choose Children’s Nebraska

• 17,000+ anesthetics annually. Practice in a high-volume pediatric environment spanning three campuses, including Children’s Nebraska, the University of Nebraska Medical Center and a pediatric ambulatory surgery center.
• Complex pediatric care. Children’s Nebraska is the only full-service, free-standing pediatric health care center in Nebraska and home to the state’s only Level IV NICU and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center.
• A growing, highly collaborative team. Join approximately 30 board-certified pediatric anesthesiologists and 11 CRNAs within a multidisciplinary pediatric health system.
• Academic medicine without sacrificing clinical practice. This faculty opportunity includes participation in an ACGME-accredited pediatric anesthesiology fellowship and residency training programs, along with opportunities for clinical and translational research.
• State-of-the-art pediatric facilities. The new Hubbard Center for Children expands the health system's capabilities with 100 additional beds, an expanded NICU and Cardiac Care Unit, additional surgical space and intra-operative MRI.
• Research infrastructure. The Child Health Research Institute supports clinical, basic science and translational research, with access to two basic science laboratories, grant funding support, start-up funding and research infrastructure.

The Opportunity

• Join the Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology at Children’s Nebraska, where you'll care for a broad spectrum of pediatric patients within one of the region's leading pediatric health systems.
• The division provides more than 17,000 anesthetics each year across three campuses, creating an environment with significant clinical volume and exposure to complex pediatric care.
• The practice includes approximately 30 board-certified pediatric anesthesiologists and 11 CRNAs, providing a collaborative team structure within a comprehensive pediatric health system.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a physician who wants to combine high-acuity pediatric clinical practice with teaching, academic medicine and research.

Academic & Teaching Opportunities

As faculty, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the education and development of the next generation of physicians.

• Participate in the ACGME-accredited Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship
• Participate in residency training programs
• Faculty appointment at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine
• Teach residents, fellows and medical students
• Pursue clinical and translational research
• Access research infrastructure through the Child Health Research Institute
• Opportunities to work with two basic science laboratories and pursue grant-funded research

A Pediatric Health System Built for Complex Care

Children’s Nebraska is the only full-service, free-standing pediatric health care center in Nebraska, providing specialized care to children from throughout the region and beyond.

The health system is home to:

• Level IV NICU
• Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
• More than 50 pediatric subspecialties
• 279-bed nonprofit pediatric health system
• Three campuses providing pediatric anesthesia services
• New Hubbard Center for Children

The Hubbard Center represents a significant expansion of pediatric care, including:

• 100 additional beds
• Expanded NICU
• Cardiac Care Unit
• Expanded surgical spaces
• Intra-operative MRI
• Additional state-of-the-art pediatric care capabilities

Compensation & Benefits

Children’s Nebraska offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Excellent compensation
• Overtime opportunities
• Incentive bonus
• 8 weeks of vacation
• 5 paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits
• $5,000 annual CME allowance
• $10,000 standard relocation package
• Professional liability coverage
• Tail coverage subject to employment terms
• Dual retirement benefits through Children’s Nebraska and UNMC
• PSLF eligibility

Compensation details can be discussed during the recruitment process.

Ideal Candidate

Children’s Nebraska is seeking a:

• Fellowship-trained Pediatric Anesthesiologist
• BC/BE Anesthesiologist
• Physician interested in a full-time academic faculty opportunity
• Physician interested in teaching and/or research

The division is particularly interested in experienced Pediatric Anesthesiologists, while also welcoming residents and fellows who are planning their next career move.

Why Omaha?

Build a career within a leading pediatric health system while enjoying the accessibility and livability of Omaha, Nebraska.

Children’s Nebraska has historically attracted candidates from throughout the Midwest and has also seen interest from physicians relocating from the coasts.

Children's Nebraska, in affiliation with the University of Nebraska College of Medicine, is recruiting for multiple pediatric positions due to our significant growth. This affiliation aligns the two organizations in a way that allows a shared vision for the future of pediatric health care and ensures children have access to world-class clinical care, treatments influenced by cutting-edge research and a future generation of well-education and highly trained medical professionals.

Children's Nebraska is a 279-bed nonprofit organization caring for children since 1948. Founded by the community 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 first and only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, a Level 4 Pediatric Epilepsy Center, and the first-in-the-region Cardiac Care Unit.

The Child Health Research Institute, an innovative partnership between UNMC and Children's Nebraska, was established in 2017 and aims to assist investigators with start-up funding and infrastructure for clinical, basic science or translational research.