What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sleep Medicine Physician position at Sentara Health?
City/State
Charlottesville, VA
Work Shift
First (Days)
Provider Specialty
Overview:
We are seeking a board-certified/board eligible Sleep Medicine Physician to join our multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will evaluate, diagnose and manage a wide range of sleep disorders in the adult population. The physician will interpret sleep studies, prescribe treatment plans, and work collaboratively with other specialists to optimize care.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients presenting with sleep-related concerns (e.g., sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, parasomnias, restless leg syndrome). Interpret and report overnight polysomnography, multiple sleep latency tests (MSLT), and home sleep apnea tests (HSAT). Develop and implement individualized treatment plans including CPAP/BiPAP therapy, behavioral strategies, pharmacologic interventions, and referrals as needed. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including primary care, pulmonology, neurology, and psychiatry. Educate patients and families on sleep hygiene and disorder management. Participates in quality improvement and continuing education. Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
Qualifications:
Outpatient sleep clinic with nearby hospital-based sleep lab
Patients will be both in-person or remote
Hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs providers in the following states:
North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
Charlottesville, VA
Work Shift
First (Days)
Provider Specialty
Overview:
We are seeking a board-certified/board eligible Sleep Medicine Physician to join our multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will evaluate, diagnose and manage a wide range of sleep disorders in the adult population. The physician will interpret sleep studies, prescribe treatment plans, and work collaboratively with other specialists to optimize care.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients presenting with sleep-related concerns (e.g., sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, parasomnias, restless leg syndrome). Interpret and report overnight polysomnography, multiple sleep latency tests (MSLT), and home sleep apnea tests (HSAT). Develop and implement individualized treatment plans including CPAP/BiPAP therapy, behavioral strategies, pharmacologic interventions, and referrals as needed. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including primary care, pulmonology, neurology, and psychiatry. Educate patients and families on sleep hygiene and disorder management. Participates in quality improvement and continuing education. Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
Qualifications:
- Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
- Board certified by ABIM
- Active/unrestricted license in Virginia
- Fellowship training in Sleep Medicine preferred
- Excellent diagnostic, clinical, and communication skills
Outpatient sleep clinic with nearby hospital-based sleep lab
Patients will be both in-person or remote
Hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Annual CME Allowance
- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- 100% Malpractice and Tail Coverage
- Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs providers in the following states:
North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
Salary : $5,250 - $10,000