Physician - Sleep Medicine

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The Physician provides medical care and treatment to patients. Provides consultation and medical supervision to the clinical staff. Performs routine examinations, diagnoses and provides treatment for illnesses and injuries to promote the patients' overall well-being, and provides immunizations according to medical or school guidelines.

GENERAL DUTIES

Patient Care

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based care for patients with sleep-related disorders including obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, parasomnias, and circadian rhythm disturbances.
• Conduct comprehensive sleep evaluations, interpret diagnostic sleep studies (polysomnography, home sleep tests, actigraphy), and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate closely with referring providers, respiratory therapy, nursing, and durable medical equipment (DME) partners to optimize outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Ensure compassionate, patient-centered communication, education, and follow-up.

Patient Access and Clinic Operations

• Participate in an equitable physician call schedule as applicable.
• Maintain consistent availability for new patient consults and follow-up visits per clinic scheduling templates.
• Contribute to initiatives that improve patient access, satisfaction, and efficiency within the Sleep Medicine program.

Safety, Quality, and Compliance

• Adhere to all infection prevention, environmental, and safety standards in accordance with LCMC Health policies.
• Participate in quality improvement projects and clinical outcome tracking aligned with accreditation and regulatory standards (e.g., AASM, Joint Commission).
• Maintain a safe and clean clinical environment, reporting any concerns promptly to leadership.

Leadership and Collaboration

• If designated as Medical Director, provide clinical oversight for sleep lab operations, ensuring compliance with AASM accreditation standards.
• Partner with administrative and nursing leadership to support staff education, protocol development, and performance improvement.
• Communicate regularly with departmental leadership to align on goals and initiatives that advance sleep health within the community.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed residency training.
• Prior experience in clinical sleep medicine, including reading sleep studies and managing PAP therapy, preferred.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctoral Degree in Medicine or Osteopathy.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Neurology, Family Medicine, Psychiatry, or Otolaryngology.
• Completion of a Sleep Medicine Fellowship (ACGME-accredited) required.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Medical Physician Licensure through the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS-HCP) from American Heart Association

• May be required to have Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from American Heart Association in accordance with privileges granted per specialty

• Current and unrestricted Controlled Dangerous Substance certificate
• Current and unrestricted DEA registration - LA
• Active Privileges through Medical Staff Office

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficiency in interpreting sleep studies and applying diagnostic criteria per ICSD-3.
• Familiarity with PAP titration, adherence monitoring, and alternative therapies.
• Effective communication skills with patients, staff, and referring providers.
• Strong EMR documentation and basic computer software skills (Epic experience preferred).
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

About University Medical Center

University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region’s safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center’s legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research.

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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