University of Nebraska Medical Center

Job Summary:

This position provides outpatient comprehensive medical care to children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and neurotypical individuals at the Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation. The provider will collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care, deliver evidence-based and personalized medical services, perform physical examinations and developmental assessments, manage pediatric illness, promote wellness and disease prevention, and support families in meeting their children’s health needs.

Practice Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate, and evidence-based care that integrates ethical considerations, cost-effectiveness, and family satisfaction.

• Assess the health status of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults; obtain comprehensive medical, developmental, and family histories; and develop appropriate care plans.

• Perform age- and history-appropriate physical examinations.

• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic pediatric conditions, identifying normal versus abnormal growth and development patterns.

• Order, interpret, and act upon appropriate screening tests, labs, and diagnostic procedures; develop treatment plans based on findings.

• Provide preventive care, including screenings, immunizations, anticipatory guidance, and education to promote health, prevent illness and injury, and address identified risk factors.

• Prescribe medications in accordance with state and federal regulations, using evidence-based pharmacotherapeutics. Educate families on intended effects, instructions, side effects, interactions, costs, and alternatives. Monitor therapeutic and adverse effects.

• Develop holistic, culturally sensitive, family-centered care plans that actively engage children and families in decision-making.

• Collaborate with internal and external healthcare providers to ensure coordinated, high-quality care, including consultation with pediatric specialists.

• Take call on weekdays, weekends, and holidays in rotation with other providers.

• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation of patient care and ensure accurate billing in accordance with program productivity standards.

• Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and institutional policies.

• Participate in continuing education, professional development, and scholarly activities to remain current on medical advancements, treatments, and technologies.

• Contribute to the academic mission of the medical center through education, research, or other scholarly engagement.

About Us:

MMI is one of the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive intellectual and developmental disability centers in the world. MMI’s mission is “to be world leaders in transforming the lives of all individuals with disabilities and complex health care needs, their families and the community through outreach, engagement, premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care”. MMI utilizes an interdisciplinary team approach that assures a comprehensive integration of our four pillars: research, clinical services, education, and community engagement. MMI is one of eight academic units of UNMC. MMI has an annual budget of more than $40M, approximately 500 employees, and our 17 disciplines provide over 90,000 clinical services each year serving individuals with disabilities and complex medical needs across the lifespan. MMI is a federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) and has a Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program. MMI provides limitless opportunities for clinical programming, innovative research, and community engagement.

About Omaha:

With a metro area population of more than 1 million, Omaha is a vibrant, family centric, affordable city, with committed community partners, fiercely loyal and extremely generous community. Omaha is known for its progressive dining scene, myriad of cultural events, and friendly people.

Required Qualifications:

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of a Residency in Pediatrics from a ACGME accredited Pediatric Institution.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.
• Eligible for state medical license to practice medicine in the state of Nebraska.
• Current DEA certificate.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathy and a family-centered approach to care.
• Willingness to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in outpatient pediatric medicine.
• Experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of EPIC electronic health record systems.

Additional Information:

MMI provides convenient on-site parking and access to an employee fitness center. 

To learn more about this opportunity, contact Amy Nordness, PhD, Associate Dean and Director of MMI, at: asnordness@unmc.edu.

Review of applicants will occur on a rolling basis as recruitment is ongoing. Rank will depend on qualifications. Applicants should upload with their application a letter of interest and curriculum vitae.

University of Nebraska Faculty and Staff Benefits: https://nebraska.edu/faculty-and-staff