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Laffoon Healthcare Services, LLC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Laffoon Healthcare Services, LLC in Oklahoma City is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to join a busy private sleep medicine practice. The ideal candidate collaborates with physicians, conducts initial evaluations, and supports diagnostic testing and treatment planning for sleep disorders.

You will manage CPAP/BiPAP therapy, educate patients on sleep hygiene, document care thoroughly, and participate in ongoing learning to stay current with sleep medicine guidelines.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Physician Assistant in Oklahoma
• Interest or experience in sleep medicine preferred
• Ability to work in a small private practice setting

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial patient evaluations and review medical history
• Develop treatment plans for sleep disorders and prescribe medications as appropriate within scope
• Oversee sleep studies and review results with patients
• Monitor CPAP/BiPAP therapy and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation for continuity of care
• Educate patients on sleep hygiene and adherence to therapy
• Stay current with sleep medicine guidelines and participate in ongoing learning

Skills

Sleep medicine experience

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Willingness to learn

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

NCCPA certification

Tools

Polysomnography setup

CPAP/BiPAP therapy setup

Job description

Looking for a full-time Physician Assistant for a busy, small, private practice. Sleep medicine experience preferred, but not necessary. Must be a team player and self-motivated with a desire to learn. Base salary with opportunity for year end bonus.

1. Patient Evaluation and Diagnosis

• Conduct initial patient assessments: Review medical history, sleep patterns, and symptoms of sleep disorders.
• Perform physical exams: Assess for signs of conditions like obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), insomnia, restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy, etc.
• Diagnose sleep disorders: Based on evaluations and tests, diagnose various sleep conditions and coexisting conditions like sleep apnea, insomnia, and parasomnias.

2. Treatment and Management

• Develop treatment plans: Create individualized treatment plans for patients, incorporating both medical and behavioral interventions.
• Prescribe medications: Provide prescriptions for medications like sleep aids, sedatives, or other drugs for sleep disorders as appropriate and within scope.
• CPAP/BiPAP management: Manage continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) therapy for patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
• Patient education: Educate patients on proper sleep hygiene, lifestyle changes, and therapy adherence (e.g., CPAP mask fitting and use).

3. Sleep Study Management

• Supervise sleep studies: Oversee the setup of polysomnography in home sleep studies.
• Follow-up on sleep study results: Review results with patients and adjust treatment plans accordingly.

4. Patient Follow-up and Monitoring

• Monitor treatment progress: Regularly assess the effectiveness of ongoing treatments like CPAP therapy, medications, etc.
• Adjust treatment as needed: Make modifications to treatment plans based on patient feedback, symptoms, and clinical outcomes.
• Provide ongoing care: Ensure continued care for chronic sleep disorders, conducting regular follow-ups to monitor progress and address any side effects or complications.

5. Documentation and Administrative Tasks

• Maintain accurate patient records: Document patient history, treatment plans, clinical observations, and follow-up care.
• Report findings: Present findings and treatment plans to supervising physicians.
• Assist in maintaining our HST and DME business: Set up patients with CPAP/BiPAP, set up home sleep tests and resupply patients with supplies.

6. Education and Research

• Stay current with sleep medicine advancements: Keep up-to-date with the latest research, treatments, and guidelines in sleep medicine.
• Patient education: Educate patients about the role of sleep in overall health and the importance of adhering to prescribed treatments.

7. Health Promotion and Preventive Care

• Promote sleep health: Encourage patients to adopt healthier sleep habits and lifestyles, including exercise, stress management, and diet modifications.
• Preventive screening: Screen at-risk patients for sleep disorders, particularly those with conditions like obesity, diabetes, or cardiovascular disease.