PHYSICIAN (SLEEP MEDICINE)

Defense Health Agency; United States; On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The Defense Health Agency is seeking a Physician (Sleep Medicine) located at Tripler Medical Center, Honolulu, HI. This position involves diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, development of sleep evaluation guidelines, and supervision of healthcare providers.

The ideal candidate will possess an MD or DO, licensing in the U.S., and significant experience in sleep medicine. The role offers the opportunity to lead improvements in sleep health programs at a significant health facility.

Qualifications

• US Citizens.
• Current, active, unrestricted license as a physician.
• At least one year of supervised clinical experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Sleep Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert in sleep medicine.
• Diagnose and treat a range of sleep disorders.
• Supervise and provide consultation to healthcare providers.
• Develop policies and guidelines for sleep evaluation.

Skills

Sleep Medicine expertise

Diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders

Supervision and teaching

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent

Completed residency training in Sleep Medicine

Job description

Overview

The position Physician (Sleep Medicine) is located at Tripler Medical Center, Honolulu, HI.

Responsibilities

• Recognized subject matter expert in all matters related to sleep medicine.
• Integrate newly published scientific research on sleep, interpret published professional guidelines, and educate other providers.
• Develop policies and guidelines for the program with regards to sleep evaluation.
• Work within and interpret guidelines to improve the program and its patients.
• Examine, diagnose, and treat the full range of outpatients seen in the clinic.
• Diagnose multiple chronic conditions and a wide range of sleep and breathing disorders and diseases, including complicated diagnoses and treatments.
• Manage assigned cases with overlapping complex conditions involving complicated diagnostic and testing procedures.
• Order and evaluate the full range of tests to include polysomnography, actigraphy, sleep diaries, unattended sleep studies, appropriate radiographic, pulmonary function testing, and laboratory testing when indicated.
• Supervise, teach and provide consultation to other health‑care providers (nurse practitioners, physician assistants, medical students, interns, residents, and fellows).
• Coordinate with staff members of OTSG to plan and resolve operational issues involved in the program.
• Provide expert advice to providers within the program, Commanding General, and OTSG on sleep health concerns for senior leaders.
• Serve as the primary Sleep Medicine Physician; board certified or possess a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sleep Medicine preferred.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• US Citizens.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or equivalent from a U.S. or Canadian accredited medical school. Equivalent foreign degrees must satisfy U.S. accreditation standards and be documented through ECFMG certification or similar.
• Current, active, full, unrestricted license or registration as a physician from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• At least one year of supervised clinical experience (internship or first year of residency).
• Completed accredited residency training in Sleep Medicine (or equivalent) with a minimum of 4 years of experience; experience cannot substitute required residency training.

Additional Information

Salary determination commences after the initial job offer is accepted; salary is based on an Activity Compensation Panel tier scale determined by specialty, grade, and location.