What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at Mountain Sleep?
Job Description:
We are seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter capable of multi-tasking, communicating with both colleagues and patients and working in a variety of settings. We're looking for an individual who is highly motivated and goal-oriented, and who is interested in working for an organization that believes in innovation and the power of professional growth.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and coordinate care for patients eight years and older with sleep disorders.
- Assess and examine patients presenting with concern for or known history of obstructive and/or central sleep apnea, narcolepsy, insomnia, shift work disorder, circadian rhythm disorders, restless leg syndrome, periodic limb movement disorder, parasomnias, hypersomnolence, and REM behavior disorder.
- Provide a comprehensive evaluation of the treatment plan with alterations, if necessary, in regular increments, as determined by medical necessity and insurance requirements.
- Develop a treatment plan for Narcolepsy and Idiopathic Hypersomnia patients, which includes on-going evaluation of effectiveness, side effects, and safety concerns.
- Initiate referrals for further evaluation to Otolaryngologists, Pulmonologists, Cardiologists, Dentists, and Psychologists; this may involve further collaboration in order to best serve the patient.
- Collaborate with Durable Medical Equipment (DME) providers to ensure timely acquisition of necessary equipment and supplies.
The hours for this position are Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 6:00pm.
Sleep Medicine specialty recommended but not required.
Benefits include:
- Medical Insurance
- Vison and Dental Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance(Critical Care, Cancer, Short Term, Long Term,etc)
- 401 K
- PTO
- Holiday Pay
- Malpractice Insurance
- CEU Reimbursement
Salary : $120,000 - $130,000