Physician (Sleep Medicine)

VA Detroit; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Florida/South Georgia VA Healthcare System seeks a Sleep Medicine Physician to provide leadership and patient care in various settings. This role involves managing sleep disorders, interpreting studies, and participating in quality initiatives. The position offers a competitive salary, sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits including paid time off and retirement plans.

Benefits

Education Debt Reduction Program

Sign-on Bonus

Paid Time Off

Federal Health Insurance

Malpractice Protection

CME Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must have a full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.
• Excellent communicator and adaptable to facility needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and manage sleep disorders.
• Interpret sleep studies and supervise trainees.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Medical Degree

Job description

North Florida/ South Georgia VA Healthcare System's Specialty Care Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Sleep Medicine Physician (Somnologist). Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center.

Duties

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval, award amount (up to $200,000), and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until filled. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Eligible applicants will be referred each week for consideration until a selection is made.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized.

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at [e-mail] for questions/assistance.

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, and possible 5 days for CME).

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions.

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 (full-time with board certification).

Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage.

Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting.

Under supervision of the Specialty Care Service Chief, the Sleep Medicine Physician provides leadership, consultations, and patient care across outpatient, inpatient, and telehealth settings. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, managing sleep disorders, interpreting sleep studies, supervising trainees, and participating in quality initiatives.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Schedules may vary based on facility needs.