Description

Looking for a full-time Physician Assistant for a busy, small, private practice. Sleep medicine experience preferred, but not necessary. Must be a team player and self-motivated with a desire to learn. Base salary with opportunity for year end bonus.

1. Patient Evaluation and Diagnosis

Conduct initial patient assessments: Review medical history, sleep patterns, and symptoms of sleep disorders.
Perform physical exams: Assess for signs of conditions like obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), insomnia, restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy, etc.
Diagnose sleep disorders: Based on evaluations and tests, diagnose various sleep conditions and coexisting conditions like sleep apnea, insomnia, and parasomnias.
2. Treatment and Management

Develop treatment plans: Create individualized treatment plans for patients, incorporating both medical and behavioral interventions.
Prescribe medications: Provide prescriptions for medications like sleep aids, sedatives, or other drugs for sleep disorders as appropriate and within scope.
CPAP/BiPAP management: Manage continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) therapy for patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
Patient education: Educate patients on proper sleep hygiene, lifestyle changes, and therapy adherence (e.g., CPAP mask fitting and use).
3. Sleep Study Management

Supervise sleep studies: Oversee the setup of polysomnography in home sleep studies.
Follow-up on sleep study results: Review results with patients and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
4. Patient Follow-up and Monitoring

Monitor treatment progress: Regularly assess the effectiveness of ongoing treatments like CPAP therapy, medications, etc.
Adjust treatment as needed: Make modifications to treatment plans based on patient feedback, symptoms, and clinical outcomes.
Provide ongoing care: Ensure continued care for chronic sleep disorders, conducting regular follow-ups to monitor progress and address any side effects or complications.
5. Documentation and Administrative Tasks

Maintain accurate patient records: Document patient history, treatment plans, clinical observations, and follow-up care.
Report findings: Present findings and treatment plans to supervising physicians.
Assist in maintaining our HST and DME business: Set up patients with CPAP/BiPAP, set up home sleep tests and resupply patients with supplies.
6. Education and Research

Stay current with sleep medicine advancements: Keep up-to-date with the latest research, treatments, and guidelines in sleep medicine.
Patient education: Educate patients about the role of sleep in overall health and the importance of adhering to prescribed treatments.
7. Health Promotion and Preventive Care

Promote sleep health: Encourage patients to adopt healthier sleep habits and lifestyles, including exercise, stress management, and diet modifications.
Preventive screening: Screen at-risk patients for sleep disorders, particularly those with conditions like obesity, diabetes, or cardiovascular disease.