Physician-Sleep Medicine

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal benefits

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration's Sleep Medicine Service seeks a physician to provide sleep-medicine care for adult veterans and oversee trainee education.

The role includes maintaining clinical privileges, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, supervising medical trainees, and leading sleep program improvements. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, with opportunities for academic activities.

Qualifications

• Must have MD or DO from VA-approved school.
• Must possess a current, full and unrestricted license.
• Residency training approved by VA or equivalent.
• Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality sleep medicine care for adult veterans.
• Maintain approved Sleep Medicine clinical privileges and required training.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure delivery of sleep-related care.
• Serve as attending for Sleep Medicine consults and participate in peer-review activities.
• Educate, supervise and mentor medical trainees in Sleep Medicine.
• Support program development and research activities.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Stress management

Education

MD/DO degree

Unrestricted U.S. medical license

Residency in ACGME/AOA core specialty

Board-certified in Internal Medicine or eligible

Job description

Summary

The Sleep Medicine Physician provides sleep-medicine care and oversees trainee education. Staff physicians must hold an MD or DO from a VA-approved school - complete an ACGME residency - and have an unrestricted U.S. license. Must be eligible or board certified in Internal Medicine.

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
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Per VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - a physical examination will be conducted based on the physical requirements of the position
• A physical examination prior to placement is required
• Heavy lifting - 45 pounds and over
• light carrying - under 15 pounds
• reaching above shoulder
• use of fingers
• both hands required
• walking (8 hours)
• standing (8 hours)
• ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• near vision correctable at 13\"\" to 16\"\" to Jaeger 1 to 4
• far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other
• ability to distinguish basic colors
• ability to distinguish shades of colors
• hearing (aid permitted)
• mental and emotional stability
• clear speech
• The incumbent must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - able to shift priorities based on patient needs
• Rigid deadlines and need for high degree of accuracy periodically becomes stressful.

Duties

• 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 Major duties and responsibilities for Physician but not limited to: Provide high-quality - patient-centered Sleep Medicine care for adult and older adult veterans
• Maintain approved Sleep Medicine clinical privileges and required mandatory training
• Apply sound clinical and administrative judgment aligned with professional standards
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective delivery of sleep-related care
• Serve as attending for Sleep Medicine consults and participate in peer-review activities
• Evaluate Sleep Medicine programs and lead improvements based on current evidence
• Diagnose and manage a full spectrum of sleep disorders - including apnea - insomnia - hypersomnia - circadian rhythm disorders - parasomnias - and RLS
• Conduct comprehensive sleep-focused assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Provide education - supervision - and mentorship for medical trainees in Sleep Medicine
• Support administrative and research activities - uphold documentation standards - and contribute to Sleep Medicine program development
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm