Sleep Medicine Advanced Practice Provider - Per Diem

Prime Healthcare; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Maine Healthcare in Lewiston, Maine seeks a skilled Advanced Practice Provider to join the Sleep Medicine team, evaluating and managing patients with sleep disorders including OSA, insomnia, and parasomnias. You will contribute to patient-centered care within a collaborative system.

The APP will perform sleep evaluations, interpret studies, manage PAP therapy, and educate patients while coordinating with physicians and other specialists.

Qualifications

• Current APRN/NP or PA license in the applicable state.
• Board certification as an NP or PA.
• Graduate degree from an accredited NP or PA program.
• Current BLS certification.
• Appropriate state prescribing and controlled-substance credentials.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive sleep medicine evaluations and physical examinations.
• Obtain detailed sleep histories and assess sleep-related symptoms and risk factors.
• Diagnose and manage sleep disorders in collaboration with physicians and the care team.
• Review and interpret sleep study results, including polysomnography and home sleep apnea testing.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and provide patient education.
• Manage and follow patients receiving PAP therapy (CPAP/BiPAP) and assess compliance.
• Coordinate care with sleep physicians, primary care providers, and other specialists.
• Maintain electronic medical records and participate in quality-improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Nurse Practitioner certification

Physician Assistant certification

Graduate degree NP/PA program

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Per Diem Sleep Medicine Advanced Practice ProviderEmployment Type:Full-TimeOrganization:Central Maine HealthcareLocation:Lewiston, Maine

Position Overview

Central Maine Healthcare isseeking a skilled and compassionate Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Sleep Medicine team. The APP will evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with a broad range of sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy, parasomnias, and other sleep-related conditions.

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical assessment skills, excellent communication abilities, and an interest in providing evidence-based, patient-centered sleep care.

Why Central Maine Healthcare?At Central Maine Healthcare, you'll have the opportunity to practice meaningful, patient-centered medicine in a collaborative environment where physicians are valued and supported. Our integrated health system offers strong clinical resources, opportunities for professional growth and leadership, competitive compensation, and an exceptional quality of life in Maine. As Maine's second-largest metropolitan area, the Twin Cities provide access to a diverse patient population, a collaborative medical community, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on the health of the region. Join a team where you can build a rewarding career while making a lasting impact on the health of the communities you serve.

About the Community

Located along the Androscoggin River, Lewiston-Auburn offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity, outdoor adventure, and New England charm. Lewiston-Auburn is also home to a thriving arts and culture scene, community festivals, performing arts venues, and the nationally recognized Bates College. Enjoy an exceptional quality of life with affordable housing, minimal commute times, highly rated schools, and access to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Northeast. Outdoor enthusiasts can embrace all four seasons with hiking, trail running, mountain biking, boating, kayaking, fishing, golfing, skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling—all within a short drive of home. Just 40 minutes away, Portland offers one of the most celebrated culinary scenes in the country. From award-winning chefs and fresh Maine seafood to craft breweries, waterfront dining and vibrant farmers markets, the city has become a destination for food lovers from around the world.

About Us

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

To learn more, visit www.cmhc.org.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive sleep medicine evaluations and physical examinations.


• Obtain detailed sleep histories and assess sleep-related symptoms and risk factors.


• Diagnose and manage common sleep disorders in collaboration with physicians and other members of the care team.


• Review and interpret sleep study results, including polysomnography and home sleep apnea testing, within the scope of training, credentialing, and applicable regulations.


• Develop individualized treatment plans and provide patient education regarding sleep disorders and treatment options.


• Manage and follow patients receiving PAP therapy, including CPAP and BiPAP.


• Evaluate PAP compliance, efficacy, mask issues, and treatment-related concerns.


• Manage medications when clinically appropriate and within scope of practice.


• Provide counseling regarding sleep hygiene, behavioral interventions, weight management, and other lifestyle modifications.


• Monitor treatment response and adjust management plans as appropriate.


• Coordinate care with sleep physicians, primary care providers, dentists, behavioral health professionals, durable medical equipment providers, and other specialists.


• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records and clinical documentation.


• Participate in quality-improvement initiatives and ongoing professional education.


• Provide compassionate, accessible care while maintaining high standards of clinical quality and patient safety.

Qualifications

• CurrentAPRN/NP or PA licensein the applicable state.


• Board certification as anNurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.


• Graduate degree from an accredited NP or PA program.


• Current BLS certification.


• Appropriate state prescribing and controlled-substance credentials, as applicable.


• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills.

Pay Transparency

Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $70.87 hourly. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here:https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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