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Sleep Medicine Nurse Practitioner - Rural Health
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What they do
A Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
$142,131 / year median in Oregon
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Sleep Medicine / Neurology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant La Grande, Oregon Full time, permanent, four 10 hour days, day shift Relocation assistance available, new graduates welcome This growing Critical Access Hospital in rural Eastern Oregon is seeking a Sleep Medicine / Neurology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a close knit clinical team. The role offers the opportunity to build a sleep medicine practice within an AASM accredited facility while working and living in a rural Eastern Oregon community. Schedule Full time, permanent, four 10 hour days per week, day shift, no after hours call requirements. Compensation Base salary of $145,000 to $150,000 or more per year, plus quality incentives up to $15,000 and a $20,000 commencement bonus. What You'll Do This role evaluates and manages patients presenting with a wide range of sleep disorders and reviews sleep studies with physician support in an AASM accredited sleep facility offering both in lab and home sleep monitoring services. The nurse practitioner or physician assistant initiates and manages PAP therapy for appropriate patients, provides patient and family education on sleep hygiene and treatment adherence, and maintains accurate documentation using EPIC electronic health records. Required Qualifications Current NP or PA licensure, including active Oregon state licensure or eligibility to obtain it Board certification or board eligibility Preferred Qualifications Experience in sleep medicine or neurology 1 to 2 years of experience as an NP or PA, with neurology experience a plus Comfort with and interest in practicing in a rural community setting Compensation and Benefits Base salary $145,000 to $150,000 or more per year Quality incentives up to $15,000 $20,000 commencement bonus $8,000 annual CME allowance, including licensing, dues, subscriptions, and paid CME time Student loan repayment 401k with employer match Paid malpractice and professional liability coverage Relocation support Paid time off To apply, submit a resume for consideration.