Physician Sleep Medicine - PRN

CareerArc Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 285,000 - 386,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional liability coverage (occ.)

Sick Time

Pay range: Specialty $161.34 per hour

Job summary

Colorado Permanente Medical Group (CPMG) is seeking a Sleep Medicine physician to interpret polysomnograms, conduct consultations, and oversee patient care in a fast-paced clinical setting. This role emphasizes collaboration within a small team and expanding telehealth across the Denver/Boulder region.

The ideal candidate will have an MD/DO with fellowship in sleep medicine, board certification or eligibility, and a commitment to culturally competent care in diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited U.S. medical school.
• Residency training at an accredited healthcare institution.
• Fellowship training in sleep medicine is required.
• Board certification or eligibility in sleep medicine is required.

Responsibilities

• Read polysomnograms and home sleep studies.
• Conduct sleep consultations and follow-up with sleep patients.
• Expand use of virtual care across the Denver/Boulder area and the Front Range.
• Collaborate with other CPMG Sleep Medicine physicians to improve care delivery.
• Work within a small team, valuing input from all providers.

Skills

Sleep medicine

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient communications

Education

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school in the U.S.

Residency completed at an accredited healthcare institution

Fellowship in sleep medicine

Board-certified or board-eligible in sleep medicine

Job description

The CPMG Medical Specialty Care team provides expert, integrated care with clear treatment plans. Specialty Care Physicians conduct evidence-based, solution-focused assessments and interventions designed to optimize patient care and outcomes. This healthcare model is closely linked to patients' medical care and their care teams, requiring specialized training and experience. The role also includes high-level consultations with other physicians and medical team members.

Sleep medicine primarily involves outpatient practice, concentrating on consultative and management visits for a variety of sleep disorders. This position also entails interpreting sleep studies.

Benefits

• Professional liability coverage (occurrence-based)
• Sick Time
• Pay range: Specialty $161.34 per hour

Sleep Medicine Overview

• Reading polysomnograms and home sleep studies.
• Conducting sleep consultations and following up with sleep patients.
• Increasing the use of virtual care, including telephone, email, and video visits, to deliver services across the Denver/Boulder area and the Northern/Southern Front Range.
• Collaborating with other CPMG Sleep Medicine physicians to develop innovative methods of care delivery.
• Working within a small team of providers, where all team members' input is valued, allowing for prompt improvements to the program.

Medical Specialty Responsibilities

• Operate in a fast-paced environment requiring the management of multiple competing demands, the ability to constantly re-prioritize, and the effective communication of relevant information to both patients and the medical team.
• Provide expert integrated specialty care and diagnostic services in a clinical setting.
• Collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team to explore patient health conditions, diagnose health issues, and ensure positive patient experiences.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of cultural competency, particularly regarding how socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, and culture impact physical and emotional health, and how these variables influence the presentation of various concerns in specialty care settings.
• Analyze reports, test results, medical records, and examinations to diagnose patient conditions and propose appropriate treatment options.
• Order laboratory and radiology tests, and refer patients for additional care when necessary.
• Prescribe suitable medications, treatments, and health regimens to address patients' health issues and document medical conditions accurately.
• Discuss potential side effects of medications and treatments with patients, ensuring that all allergy information is current before making prescriptions.
• Provide guidance on dietary and lifestyle changes that may enhance health or address specific health issues.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all federal and state health information privacy laws.
• Record complete and timely entries in electronic medical records.
• Utilize electronic health records and verbal communication to relay pertinent information to staff and patients efficiently.
• Foster collaboration and open communication between primary and specialty care as outlined in the Primary Care-Specialty Care Master Service Agreement.
• Adhere to departmental policies, procedures, objectives, ongoing quality improvement goals, as well as safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

Qualifications Required

• M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school in the United States.
• Successful completion of residency at an accredited healthcare institution.
• Fellowship training in sleep medicine is required, and candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in sleep medicine.

Our Mission

Colorado Permanente Medical Group (CPMG) has an exclusive, integrated partnership with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado. While we are separate organizations complementing one another, our missions are the same--to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and improve the health of our members and the communities we serve.

By offering care and coverage together, we help Coloradans thrive. We serve communities throughout Denver/Boulder, Northern and Southern Colorado.

Our Culture

As a CPMG physician, you'll find fulfillment working alongside board-certified colleagues in a comprehensive array of specialties. Permanente Medicine allows you to practice evidence-based, patient-centered medicine in a culture that is collaborative, inclusive, and committed to making a difference in people's lives.

Our system combines quality resources, state-of-the-art facilities, an Epic-based electronic medical records system, and true experts who collaborate. Free from the pressures of practicing fee-for-service medicine, you can focus on what matters most--caring for your patients.

Partnering closely with our physicians, CPMG professional staff use their expertise in business operations management, scheduling, analytics, human resources, communications, legal, finance and strategy to support high-quality care delivery.

Our team-based culture fosters a respectful and collegial environment where all people are treated with compassion.

Our Inclusive Workforce

Colorado Permanente Medical Group (CPMG) is committed to an inclusive workforce culture. CPMG has a focus on supporting all our physicians and professional staff in an inclusive environment, identifying community healthcare disparities, and providing education and tools to provide culturally responsive care to mitigate these disparities. If you are interested in joining our inclusive workforce culture, we encourage you to apply and join our mission to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, age or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.

Employment Requirement

Colorado Permanente Medical Group, P.C. staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have established a qualified medical or religious exemption by September 17, 2021. All persons offered a position will be required to provide valid proof of vaccination or a qualifying exemption prior to starting employment.