Sleep Medicine Physician (MD/DO) - South Dakota at Commonwealth Medical Services

Rapid City, South Dakota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sleep Disorder Diagnosis, Clinical Judgment, Diagnostic Reasoning, Interpretation of Sleep Studies, Communication, Patient Counseling, Chronic Condition Management, Evidence-Based Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Sleep Medicine Physician (MD/DO)Position Summary The Sleep Medicine Physician provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of sleep disorders across adult and/or pediatric populations, depending on training and credentialing. This role emphasizes evidence-based care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and longitudinal management to improve sleep health, daytime functioning, and overall quality of life. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Evaluate and manage patients with sleep disorders including obstructive and central sleep apnea, insomnia, hypersomnia, narcolepsy, parasomnias, circadian rhythm disorders, and restless legs syndrome Perform comprehensive sleep histories and physical examinations Interpret diagnostic studies including in-laboratory polysomnography, home sleep apnea testing, and actigraphy Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy, oral appliance referral, behavioral interventions, and pharmacologic management Monitor treatment adherence and effectiveness; adjust therapy as needed Provide outpatient sleep clinic care and inpatient consultation services as applicable Collaborate with pulmonology, neurology, cardiology, psychiatry, otolaryngology, primary care, and behavioral sleep medicine providers Participate in multidisciplinary sleep conferences and care planning Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, sleep hygiene, and lifestyle modification Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, or sleep technologists as applicable Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards Qualifications Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school Completion of an accredited residency program in a primary specialty (e.g., Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Neurology, Pulmonology, Psychiatry, Pediatrics, or Otolaryngology) Completion of an accredited Sleep Medicine fellowship Board-eligible or board-certified in Sleep Medicine Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure DEA registration or eligibility Skills and Competencies Expertise in sleep disorder diagnosis and management Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic reasoning skills Proficiency in interpretation of sleep studies Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities Ability to manage chronic conditions longitudinally Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care Work Environment Outpatient sleep clinics and accredited sleep centers with possible inpatient consultation responsibilities Schedule typically includes weekday clinic hours with limited call depending on practice model Physical Requirements Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments Manual dexterity for examinations and device management Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for interpretation of diagnostic studies and patient communication

Responsibilities

The Sleep Medicine Physician evaluates and manages patients with various sleep disorders, develops individualized treatment plans, and collaborates with other healthcare providers. They also educate patients and families about diagnoses and treatment options.