Division Chief / Ophthalmology
About The Position
Children’s Nebraska, in partnership with the University of Nebraska College of Medicine, is recruiting a board-eligible or board-certified, fellowship-trained Division Chief of Pediatric Ophthalmology. The role offers an opportunity to lead an established and growing division with a collaborative culture, experienced clinical and technical teams, dedicated administrative support, and the resources of a leading pediatric healthcare system. The Division Chief will guide the team, contribute to the division’s continued growth, and help shape the future of pediatric ophthalmology. The division includes two ophthalmologists and five optometrists, with planned growth in 2027 of one additional physician and one additional optometrist. The role is supported by advanced diagnostic, imaging, and operating-room technology, an upcoming operating-room renovation, and an academic and clinical environment that includes a state-of-the-art innovation center. Academic opportunities include participation in medical education and mentorship through partnerships with the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Creighton University, with engagement with medical students, residents, and fellows. Research opportunities are available through the Child Health Research Institute, including support for clinical investigation and multidisciplinary collaboration. A substantial endowment may be available to qualified applicants to support research, education, and professional interests. Children’s Nebraska is the state’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, providing more than 50 pediatric specialty services to children across a five-state region and beyond. The position is based in Omaha, Nebraska, which offers metropolitan amenities, schools, cultural attractions, recreation, and a cost of living below the national average.
Requirements
- Board-eligible or board-certified in ophthalmology.
- Fellowship trained in pediatric ophthalmology.
- Collaborative leadership approach and passion for providing exceptional care to children.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in academic involvement, medical education, and mentorship.
- Interest in research or clinical investigation.
- Interest in advancing individual professional interests in education, research, or other areas.
Responsibilities
- Lead and guide the established Pediatric Ophthalmology Division.
- Contribute to the division’s continued growth and help shape the future of pediatric ophthalmology.
- Provide pediatric ophthalmology care as part of a collaborative clinical team.
- Participate in medical education and mentorship, including engagement with medical students, residents, and fellows, as desired.
- Pursue research, clinical investigation, and multidisciplinary collaboration, as desired.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
- Substantial endowment for qualified applicants, offering additional opportunities to advance research, education, and professional interests.
- Academic and clinical environment with a state-of-the-art innovation center.
- Institutional resources to support individual professional interests.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
