Sleep Medicine Physician

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +10 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee a wide range of sleep disorders and associated medical conditions that cause or contribute to sleep issues.

• Provide direct patient care as required by the VHA.

• Deliver synchronous care in clinics and asynchronous care via sleep study evaluations, electronic consultations, and remote therapeutic monitoring, depending on whether employed full-time or part-time.

• Conduct new patient appointments within 60 minutes and follow-up appointments within 30 minutes.

• Carry out mandatory, setting-specific suicide screenings for new patients.

• Administer sleepiness and insomnia questionnaires when applicable.

• Assess patients, including conducting physical exams as necessary.

• Request appropriate testing and ensure the completion of orders.

• Monitor the status of tests, review results, and discuss management strategies with patients.

• Record all patient interactions in the electronic health record and compose own notes.

• Complete EHR documentation within the VA facility-mandated timeframe, generally within 24 hours.

• Communicate with Veteran providers regarding sleep testing, follow-ups, and management plans.

• Operate within a multidisciplinary and interprofessional sleep team.

• Document and relay ordered test results to patients and providers within 14 days of their availability or sooner if clinically necessary.

• Monitor the completion of ordered tests and address scheduler inquiries and requests for order modifications.

• Maintain board certification, fulfill CME requirements, and practice within the scope of privileges.

• Work Monday through Friday, from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm, with occasional weekends; appointment times may vary based on the needs of the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System.

⛳️ Requirements

• Authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely, without sponsorship.

• Graduate of an accredited medical school with either an MD or DO degree.

• Current, full, and unrestricted medical or surgical practice license in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Sleep Medicine by the American Board of Medical Specialties.

• Preferred state licenses from Florida, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, and California.

• Prior experience with the VA is advantageous.

• Completion of credentialing and onboarding requirements in accordance with VA medical staff procedures.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401(k) matching.

• Paid sick leave.

• Paid vacation.

• 11 federal paid holidays.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Tuition assistance.

• Work-life balance programs.

• Award programs that recognize exceptional performance and outstanding demonstration of service standards.