Board Certified Sleep Medicine Medical Director/Physician

Davita Inc.; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading integrated healthcare system is seeking a Sleep Center Medical Director to oversee clinical operations, implement quality assurance programs, and lead education initiatives. This role requires a physician with a strong background in Sleep Medicine, ensuring high standards of care while engaging with the community on sleep health.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree required, Board Certified in Sleep Medicine preferred.
• Experience in clinical leadership and quality assurance essential.
• Strong communication skills for community outreach and staff education.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall supervision of patient care and services at the Sleep Medicine Center.
• Reviews and approves departmental policies to ensure compliance.
• Leads physician education initiatives and promotes community awareness.

Skills

Clinical Oversight

Policy Review

Quality Assurance

Community Outreach

Education Leadership

Education

Medical Degree

Board Certification in Sleep Medicine

Job description

Lawrence Memorial Hospital Sleep Medicine is currently seeking a Sleep Center Medical Director to join our dynamic, growing team in Medford, MA.

The Medical Director is responsible for the overall clinical oversight and quality of care delivered at the Sleep Medicine Center. This includes the development, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of all clinical and administrative operations. Specific responsibilities include:

1.Clinical Oversight

• Provide overall supervision of patient care and services offered by the Sleep Medicine Center.

• Oversee the development, implementation, and continual evaluation of the Sleep Center's programs and protocols.

2.Policy and Procedure

• Review and approve departmental policies and procedures to ensure clinical excellence and regulatory compliance.

3.Education & Community Awareness

• Lead physician education initiatives.

• Support the education and professional development of technical staff.

• Promote awareness of sleep disorders through internal and external educational efforts.

• Provide community education on sleep health as needed.

4.Quality Assurance

• Manage and report on the Center's Quality Assurance Program.

• Review all non-sleep specialist orders for appropriateness.

• Oversee sleep studies interpreted by non-board-certified sleep physicians.

• Ensure accuracy and quality in technical data acquisition and scoring.

5.Marketing and Outreach

• Review and contribute to marketing materials.

• Participate in community events to promote the Center and sleep health awareness.

6.Physician-Staff Liaison

• Act as a communication bridge between physicians and technical staff.

7.Clinical Consultation

• Provide consultations for referred or self-referred patients to the Center.

8.Polysomnogram Interpretation

• Review and interpret studies for unassigned patients and those seen in consultation.

9.Performance Oversight

• Monitor and guide the clinical and technical performance of all Center personnel.

• Address and resolve any clinical concerns or issues that arise.

10.Personnel Oversight

• Supervise professional and technical staff qualifications, including licensure and certifications.

11.Protocol Oversight

• Provide continuous oversight of testing protocols and ensure high-quality standards in testing procedures.

12.On-Call Support

• Be available to support overnight staff with clinical questions as needed.

13.Administrative Coordination

• Collaborate with the Sleep Center Executive Director to coordinate administrative oversight.

14.Accreditation & Compliance

• Stay current with American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) standards.

• Lead efforts to maintain and achieve AASM accreditation.

• Communicate regulatory or standards updates to management.

15.Inspire Program Oversight

• Provide leadership and full oversight of the Inspire Program, including:

• a. Patient consultations

• b. Device activations

• c. Coordination with ENT services

• d. Program quality assurance

• e. Community outreach and program promotion

• f. Staff training and certification

• g. Collaboration with Inspire support teams

• h. Troubleshooting and oversight of advanced device issues

16.Ethical Standards

• Ensure all staff adhere to the Code of Medical Ethics and institutional ethical requirements.

17.Time Commitment

• The Medical Director will allocate up to 6 hours per week to fulfill the responsibilities outlined above.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at [e-mail].