Physician Assistant / APRN

Looking for a part-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.