Sleep Apnea Diagnosis & Treatment

BlueSleep; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Professional development

Job summary

BlueSleep is seeking a licensed Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to evaluate, diagnose, and treat adults with obstructive sleep apnea and related sleep disorders. This full-time role is conducted entirely via telehealth, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to manage the entire care pathway from initial consultation to ongoing follow-up.

You will order and interpret HSAT tests, develop individualized treatment plans, and monitor therapy adherence using remote device

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited PA or NP program.
• Active, unrestricted state PA/NP license with national certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive sleep evaluations via telemedicine.
• Order and interpret HSAT or other sleep tests.
• Diagnose OSA and classify severity; manage related disorders.
• Develop CPAP/APAP/BiPAP treatment plans and device titration.
• Monitor adherence and adjust therapy using remote data.
• Coordinate care with primary care and specialists.
• Educate patients and families on sleep health and therapy options.

Skills

Telemedicine

Sleep medicine

Communication

EHR proficiency

Clinical assessment

Education

Master's degree in PA/NP

Tools

HSAT interpretation

Polysomnography software

Job description

Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Sleep Apnea Diagnosis & Treatment

• Company: BlueSleep
• Reports to: Medical Director (supervising or collaborating physician)
• Employment type: Full-time (part-time considered)
• Location: Telehealth

About BlueSleep

BlueSleep is dedicated to helping patients get the restorative sleep they deserve. We provide home sleep testing for sleep apnea and accessible, evidence-based evaluation and long-term management of snoring and OSA via telemedicine. We also provide diagnosis and treatment of other sleep disorders.

Position Summary

We are seeking a licensed Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to evaluate, diagnose, and treat adult patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and related sleep-disordered breathing, and other sleep disorders. You will manage the full care pathway, from initial consultation and testing through therapy initiation, adherence support, and ongoing follow-up, working closely with our physicians, sleep technologists, respiratory therapists, and care coordinators.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Conduct comprehensive sleep evaluations, including history, symptom screening (e.g., STOP-BANG, Epworth Sleepiness Scale), and telemedicine exams limited to inspection.
• Order and interpret home sleep apnea tests (HSAT), or other sleep tests.
• Diagnose OSA and classify severity; identify related conditions such as central sleep apnea, obesity hypoventilation, insomnia, restless legs syndrome, and other sleep disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans, including CPAP/APAP/BiPAP prescription and titration, mask fitting and interface selection, oral appliance therapy referrals, positional therapy, weight management, and hypoglossal nerve stimulation or surgical referrals when appropriate.
• Monitor adherence and efficacy using remote device data (usage, AHI, leak, pressure) and adjust therapy as needed.
• Manage follow-up care, including troubleshooting intolerance, addressing side effects, and reassessing symptoms and cardiovascular risk.
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, cardiologists, ENT surgeons, dentists, and other specialists.

Patient Education & Engagement

• Educate patients and families on the health risks of untreated sleep apnea, therapy options, and sleep hygiene.
• Use motivational interviewing and shared decision-making to improve long-term adherence.
• Deliver care exclusively via telehealth.

Documentation & Quality

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EHR in compliance with payer requirements (e.g., CPAP qualification and compliance documentation).
• Support quality improvement initiatives, adherence benchmarks, and patient satisfaction goals.
• Adhere to HIPAA, state regulations, and company clinical protocols.

Collaboration

• Participate in case reviews and team meetings.
• Precept or mentor clinical staff as appropriate.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's degree (or higher) from an accredited PA or NP program.
• Active, unrestricted state license or licenses to practice as a PA or NP, with national certification (NCCPA for PAs; ANCC or AANP for NPs).
• At least 1-2 years of clinical experience in Sleep Medicine.
• Strong understanding of cardiopulmonary physiology and chronic disease management.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort with telehealth platforms and EHR systems.

Preferred

• Familiarity with HSAT, polysomnography interpretation, and PAP therapy management.
• Certificate or training in sleep medicine (e.g., AASM-affiliated coursework).
• Experience with remote patient monitoring platforms related to CPAP.
• Multi-state licensure is a plus.

Core Competencies

• Patient-centered, compassionate approach.
• Sound clinical judgment and evidence-based practice.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Comfort with technology and data-driven care.

Physical & Work Environment

• Remote work; extended periods of sitting and computer use.
• Standard clinic hours; occasional flexibility may be needed to accommodate patient schedules.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• CME allowance and paid time for continuing education.
• Malpractice coverage.
• Professional development and growth opportunities in a growing specialty.

• Master's degree (or higher) from an accredited PA or NP program.
• Active, unrestricted state license or licenses to practice as a PA or NP, with national certification (NCCPA for PAs; ANCC or AANP for NPs).
• At least 1-2 years of clinical experience in Sleep Medicine.
• Strong understanding of cardiopulmonary physiology and chronic disease management.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort with telehealth platforms and EHR systems.
• Preferred
• Familiarity with HSAT, polysomnography interpretation, and PAP therapy management.
• Certificate or training in sleep medicine (e.g., AASM-affiliated coursework).
• Experience with remote patient monitoring platforms related to CPAP
• Multi-state licensure is a plus.