Nurse Practitioner

Mountain Sleep; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance

Paid time off

CEU reimbursements

Credentialing costs covered

Job summary

Mountain Sleep in Asheville, NC seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to manage and coordinate sleep medicine care for patients aged 8 and up. You will assess sleep disorders, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with specialists to optimize patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes multi-disciplinary teamwork, ongoing professional growth, and adherence to insurance requirements. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 6:00pm, with benefits including malpractice insurance and

Qualifications

• PA or NP licensure.
• Sleep medicine experience preferred.
• Strong communication and coordination skills required.
• Willingness to collaborate with specialists (ENT, pulmonology, cardiology, psychology).

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate care for patients aged 8 years and older with sleep disorders.
• Assess and examine patients with suspected or known sleep apnea, narcolepsy, insomnia, and related conditions.
• Develop and adjust treatment plans according to medical necessity and insurance requirements.
• Coordinate referrals to ENT, pulmonology, cardiology, dentistry, and psychology.
• Collaborate with DME providers to ensure timely equipment acquisition.
• Work Monday–Thursday, 8:00am–6:00pm; sleep medicine focus preferred but not required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Multi-tasking

Self-starter

Patient care coordination

Job description

Job Description:We are seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter capable of multi-tasking, communicating with both colleagues and patients and working in a variety of settings. We're looking for an individual who is highly motivated and goal-oriented, and who is interested in working for an organization that believes in innovation and the power of professional growth.Responsibilities:Manage and coordinate care for patients eight years and older with sleep disorders.Assess and examine patients presenting with concern for or known history of obstructive and/or central sleep apnea, narcolepsy, insomnia, shift work disorder, circadian rhythm disorders, restless leg syndrome, periodic limb movement disorder, parasomnias, hypersomnolence, and REM behavior disorder.Provide a comprehensive evaluation of the treatment plan with alterations, if necessary, in regular increments, as determined by medical necessity and insurance requirements.Develop a treatment plan for Narcolepsy and Idiopathic Hypersomnia patients, which includes on-going evaluation of effectiveness, side effects, and safety concerns.Initiate referrals for further evaluation to Otolaryngologists, Pulmonologists, Cardiologists, Dentists, and Psychologists; this may involve further collaboration in order to best serve the patient.Collaborate with Durable Medical Equipment (DME) providers to ensure timely acquisition of necessary equipment and supplies.The hours for this position are Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 6:00pm.Sleep Medicine specialty recommended but not required.Benefits include:Malpractice insurancePaid time offCEUs ReimbursementsInsurance credentialing costs and fees related to the Nurse Practitioner's employment at the practice (Covered at 100%)