Position Overview:
Full-Time Locum Assignment (Approx. 6 Months)Schedule:
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EMR System:
- Meditech Expanse
Job Summary:
- We are in search of a Locum Sleep Medicine Physician to deliver outpatient coverage.
The ideal candidate will be board-certified in Sleep Medicine, with a strong preference for dual board certification in Pulmonary Medicine. This position offers an opportunity to engage in diagnosing and managing a comprehensive range of sleep disorders within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team focused on enhancing patient health and quality of life. This role is strictly outpatient with no inpatient duties or on-call requirements. The responsibilities encompass outpatient clinic visits, interpretation of sleep studies, in-lab polysomnography, and the coordination of holistic sleep care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations and management of both new and established patients with diverse sleep disorders.
Diagnose and treat conditions such as: Obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing disorders - Insomnia - Hypersomnia Restless legs syndrome REM sleep behavior disorder Circadian rhythm disorders and other prevalent sleep conditions Analyze sleep studies and perform attended polysomnography. Oversee positive airway pressure (PAP/CPAP/BiPAP) therapy, including monitoring treatment effectiveness and patient compliance. Prescribe and manage pharmacotherapy pertinent to sleep disorders. Order and interpret necessary diagnostic testing and coordinate durable medical equipment (DME) as required. Provide education to patients and families concerning sleep disorders, therapeutic options, and strategies for long-term management. Collaborate with respiratory therapists, sleep technologists, primary care physicians, and specialists in pulmonology, cardiology, neurology, ENT, and more to ensure coordinated care. Maintain precise and timely documentation using Meditech Expanse.
Essential Qualifications:
- - Graduate of an accredited medical school.
Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in Internal Medicine or a related specialty. Board certification in Sleep Medicine. Dual board certification in Pulmonary Medicine is strongly preferred. Active medical license in New Hampshire or eligibility to obtain one. BLS certification is mandatory.
