Sleep Lab Medical Director Physician

Sleep Lab Medical Director Physician Qualifications

• Active North Carolina Medical License and Medical Staff membership at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in good standing
• ABMS board certification in Sleep Medicine, maintained in good standing
• Actively practicing and providing patient care in Sleep Medicine
• Prior formal medical leadership experience strongly preferred
• Experience with AASM accreditation standards, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement initiatives preferred Program Leadership and Clinical Oversight
• Provide overall clinical direction and supervision for the CaroMont Health Sleep Medicine Program, including the Sleep Lab and all associated staff
• Serve as the physician leader for sleep medicine across the organization
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, professionalism, and patient-centered care
• Collaborate closely with operational and administrative leadership to ensure effective program performance Regulatory, Quality, and Compliance Oversight
• Interpret, advise on, and help implement applicable medical guidelines, quality standards, and regulatory requirements (AASM, CMS, Joint Commission, as applicable)
• Participate in development and execution of processes to ensure ongoing compliance of the Sleep Medicine Program and Sleep Lab
• Ensure sleep services are ordered by appropriately licensed healthcare professionals and performed by qualified medical and technical personnel
• Review and evaluate direct-referral patient charts to assess clinical appropriateness and authorize recommended diagnostic testing
• Provide supervision and oversight of Sleep Medicine Program staff in collaboration with operational leadership
• Oversee testing protocols and quality of testing, including proper operation, maintenance, and calibration of equipment
• Ensure adherence to the Code of Medical Ethics and all applicable ethical, legal, and professional standards Clinical Guidance and Consultation
• Provide medical guidance for sleep procedures and patient assessments
• Be available for consultation regarding testing appropriateness, interpretation, and clinical pathways
• Direct and approve advanced or specialized sleep testing when clinically indicated
• Coordinate care and provide guidance when referral to or involvement of other medical services is required Medical Staff and Committee Participation
• Participate in and advise hospital medical staff committees relevant to sleep medicine, pulmonary medicine, quality, utilization, and patient safety
• Serve as a liaison between Sleep Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, and other service lines to promote integrated and coordinated care Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement
• Lead and participate in development and ongoing oversight of the Sleep Medicine Program Quality Assurance (QA) program
• Ensure alignment with American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) accreditation requirements
• Monitor performance metrics and quality outcomes
• Identify opportunities for improvement and guide corrective action plans to achieve quality and operational goals Program Development and Special Projects
• Participate in special projects to improve patient care, access, operational efficiency, and program growth
• Support strategic initiatives related to service line expansion, new technologies, community outreach, and clinically integrated network objectives Documentation and Accreditation Support
• Ensure timely, accurate, and complete documentation supporting appropriate levels of care
• Ensure documentation meets regulatory, accreditation, and billing requirements
• Support readiness for accreditation surveys, audits, and regulatory reviews Education, Training, and Mentorship
• Provide ongoing education and training for sleep medicine providers, interdisciplinary clinicians, and healthcare teammates
• Develop and deliver lectures, case conferences, and clinical updates
• Mentor physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, registered polysomnographic technologists, and allied health professionals
• Promote evidence-based practice, professional development, and a culture of continuous learning across the care team Job Summary The Sleep Medicine Program - Medical Director Physician provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for CaroMont Health's Sleep Medicine Program.

This role is accountable for quality of care, patient experience, clinical integration, regulatory compliance, and program growth. As a physician leader within CaroMont Health's Clinically Integrated Network, the Medical Director collaborates closely with the Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Medicine Service Line leadership and Sleep Medicine Program and Sleep Lab leadership. The Medical Director helps develop and implement strategies that enhance the outpatient experience, strengthen community partnerships, improve efficiency, and advance service line performance while supporting CaroMont Health and CaroMont Medical Group goals. The role requires effective two-way communication across the service line and dedication of defined administrative hours (up to 12 hours per month) to fulfill leadership responsibilities.