Physician - Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine

Veterans Health Administration

East Orange (NJ)

On-site

USD 290,000 - 325,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking a Physician specializing in Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine to provide ambulatory care at the East Orange campus. The physician will evaluate and longitudinally manage a spectrum of pulmonary and sleep disorders for Veterans, including sleep-related breathing disorders.

The role includes ordering and interpreting sleep testing, supervision of residents, and optional participation in inpatient coverage.

Qualifications

MD or DO degree from LCME-accredited medical school or DO from COCA-accredited school.
ECFMG eligibility for foreign medical graduates as applicable.

Responsibilities

Provide outpatient pulmonary and sleep medicine services for Veterans.
Diagnose and manage sleep-disordered breathing and related disorders.
Order and interpret diagnostic sleep tests and related labs.
Teach and supervise residents and fellows rotating in the department.
Participate in CQI and quality initiatives and program development.

Skills

Pulmonary Medicine

Sleep Medicine

Ambulatory Care

Resident Teaching

Education

MD or DO (LCME/COCA accredited)

ECFMG eligibility for international grads

Job description

Physician - Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine within the VA New Jersey Health Care System (VANJHCS) is seeking a physician with specialized training and expertise in adult Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine to provide ambulatory clinical services at the East Orange campus. The selected physician will join a high-performing team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to our nation's Veterans.

Key Responsibilities

Provide outpatient pulmonary and sleep medicine services, including evaluation and longitudinal management of patients with a broad range of pulmonary and sleep disorders. Diagnose, treat, and manage patients with sleep-disordered breathing and coexisting sleep disorders such as narcolepsy/idiopathic hypersomnia, restless legs syndrome, or chronic insomnia. Identify and manage sleep-related hypoxemia and initiate appropriate interventions.

Order, interpret, and integrate diagnostic sleep testing and relevant laboratory evaluations. Complete quality assurance reviews of sleep studies and ensure integrity of sleep data. Prescribe and manage medications used to treat sleep disorders, including hypnotics, stimulants, and agents such as Xyrem or Xywav, in accordance with VA policy. Participate in optional inpatient pulmonary/critical care coverage at East Orange, if desired.

Participate in administrative assignments, program development, and quality initiatives as directed by the Section Chief of Pulmonary Medicine or Chief of Medicine Service. Revise work schedules and assignments on short notice to meet frequent, abrupt, and unpredictable changes in prescribed workloads and deadlines.

Participate in various facility programs designed to enhance and improve the delivery of patient care services, such as Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) teams, as assigned by Chief, Medicine Service. Demonstrate commitment to high quality customer service, including specific measures identified as performance goals by the Medical Center.

Teach and oversee resident and fellow who rotate through the department; academic appointment with our affiliate will be provided 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 - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

Requirements & Education

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 an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.

Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.

NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.

The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $290000 – $325000/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.