Sleep Medicine Physician (Regular Ft)

The Sleep Medicine Physician position is located at 2300 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC. This role involves comprehensive evaluation and management of patients presenting with sleep disorders, including conducting clinical visits and providing care through telehealth modalities (video visits to home, video visits between facilities, and asynchronous care). Responsibilities include interpreting polysomnograms, multiple sleep latency tests, and home sleep studies.

The Sleep Medicine Physician is assigned to the Sleep Medicine Program within the Medicine Service and reports to the Director of the Sleep Medicine Service (or designee). The Sleep Medicine program provides diagnostic and therapeutic services for sleep disorders affecting Veterans. Functions or Scopes of Practice Clinical Care: Provides outpatient and/or inpatient consultation for sleep-related disorders. Performs comprehensive sleep evaluations including history, physical examination, and interpretation of diagnostic testing. Diagnoses and manages disorders such as: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Central Sleep Apnea Insomnia Restless Legs Syndrome Narcolepsy Circadian rhythm disorders and parasomnias. Interprets diagnostic sleep studies including: Polysomnography Home sleep apnea testing Positive airway pressure titration studies. Prescribes and manages treatment modalities including positive airway pressure therapy, pharmacologic therapy, and behavioral interventions. Sleep Laboratory Oversight Provides medical oversight of the sleep laboratory and diagnostic testing services. Ensures sleep testing protocols comply with standards established by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and applicable VA policy. Reviews and interprets sleep studies and ensures timely communication of results. Interdisciplinary Collaboration Collaborates with pulmonary medicine, neurology, psychiatry, primary care, and behavioral health teams. Coordinates care for Veterans with complex comorbid conditions including: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Obesity Heart Failure Quality and Performance Improvement Participates in quality improvement activities related to sleep medicine and patient safety. Supports compliance with national VA performance metrics and accreditation standards. Participates in peer review, performance improvement initiatives, and program development. Education and Training Provides education to medical staff, trainees, and allied health professionals regarding sleep disorders and management strategies. Participates in continuing medical education and professional development. Documentation and Compliance Completes timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record. Adheres to policies and procedures of the Veterans Health Administration and facility bylaws. Maintains credentialing and privileging consistent with sleep medicine practice. The Sleep Medicine Physician practices within the scope of privileges granted by the facility's Medical Executive Committee and consistent with the provider's training, board certification, and demonstrated competence. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the Agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the Agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.