Physician (Sleep Medicine)

Department of Veterans Affairs

The Physician (Sleep Medicine) serves as a provider of Somnology related care for inpatients and ambulatory patients with Somnology conditions. Incumbent may be a Neurologist, Internal Medicine physician and/or Pulmonologist.will be responsible but is not limited to physical examination and treatment, coordination of medical care with other subspecialists, the cancer navigator, social worker, data manager, pharmacist, dietitian, nursing and other personnel as leader of a multidisciplinary team.

• A 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 Duties include but are not limited to: The Sleep Medicine physician is responsible for the supervision of assigned fellows, residents and medical students. Supervision shall include review of medical records, patient care, treatment, and consultation requests. Ensures that high quality patient care is delivered in a resource efficient manner. Manage patients with Sleep Medicine related conditions such as but not limited to: acute and chronic respiratory failure, obstructive and restrictive airway disease, home oxygen dependency problems, the patient in shock of diverse origin, severe sepsis, obstructive sleep apnea, circadian rhythm misalignment and others. Perform procedures related to the Sleep Medicine subspecialty such as but not limited to interpretation of sleep studies, prescription of oxygen therapy, positive airway pressure, evaluation of imaging studies, etc. Active, dynamic and up-to-date participation in medical research related to respiratory/critical care medicine/ Somnology related conditions. Participation in educational and scholar activities such as seminars, journal clubs, , grand rounds, tumor boards, treatment planning conferences and dissemination of acquired knowledge through peer reviewed publications. Complies with VHA regulations and follows professional standards and ethical conduct. Works to ensure that the VA Caribbean Healthcare System programs reflect the mission and priorities of the VHA. At the same time, take an active participatory role as a leadership team member, providing counsel in defining and accomplishing the health system's mission and goals pertinent to their scope of practice. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).

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