Summary

The Sleep Medicine Physician position is located at 2300 Ramsey Street - Fayetteville - NC. This role involves comprehensive evaluation and management of patients presenting with sleep disorders - including conducting clinical visits and providing care through telehealth modalities (video visits to home - video visits between facilities - and asynchronous care). Responsibilities include interpreting polysomnograms - multiple sleep latency tests - and home sleep studies.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine
• The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
• Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
• (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completed
• OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States
• OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
• Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
• rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
• Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
• In rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such action
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Additional Requirement: The incumbent should have completed an accredited Sleep Medicine fellowship and be board certified or board eligible in the specialty of Sleep Medicine
• Preferred Experience: VA experience
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: The incumbent must be able to perform all activities of the position without restriction
• This position may involve standing - walking - stooping - bending - reaching - lifting - and turning
• The work may involve going up and down flights of stairs.

Duties

• The Sleep Medicine Physician is assigned to the Sleep Medicine Program within the Medicine Service and reports to the Director of the Sleep Medicine Service (or designee)
• The Sleep Medicine program provides diagnostic and therapeutic services for sleep disorders affecting Veterans
• Functions or Scopes of Practice Clinical Care: Provides outpatient and/or inpatient consultation for sleep-related disorders
• Performs comprehensive sleep evaluations including history - physical examination - and interpretation of diagnostic testing
• Diagnoses and manages disorders such as: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Central Sleep Apnea Insomnia Restless Legs Syndrome Narcolepsy Circadian rhythm disorders and parasomnias
• Interprets diagnostic sleep studies including: Polysomnography Home sleep apnea testing Positive airway pressure titration studies
• Prescribes and manages treatment modalities including positive airway pressure therapy - pharmacologic therapy - and behavioral interventions
• Sleep Laboratory Oversight Provides medical oversight of the sleep laboratory and diagnostic testing services
• Ensures sleep testing protocols comply with standards established by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and applicable VA policy
• Reviews and interprets sleep studies and ensures timely communication of results
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration Collaborates with pulmonary medicine - neurology - psychiatry - primary care - and behavioral health teams
• Coordinates care for Veterans with complex comorbid conditions including: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Obesity Heart Failure Quality and Performance Improvement Participates in quality improvement activities related to sleep medicine and patient safety
• Supports compliance with national VA performance metrics and accreditation standards
• Participates in peer review - performance improvement initiatives - and program development
• Education and Training Provides education to medical staff - trainees - and allied health professionals regarding sleep disorders and management strategies
• Participates in continuing medical education and professional development
• Documentation and Compliance Completes timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record
• Adheres to policies and procedures of the Veterans Health Administration and facility bylaws
• Maintains credentialing and privileging consistent with sleep medicine practice
• The Sleep Medicine Physician practices within the scope of privileges granted by the facility's Medical Executive Committee and consistent with the provider's training - board certification - and demonstrated competence
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Pay: Competitive salary - annual performance bonus - regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1 -000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM