Sleep Medicine and Pulmonary Care

Department of Veterans Affairs · EAST ORANGE, NJ, United States

FULL TIME

Job Description

The Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine within the VA New Jersey Health Care System (VANJHCS) is seeking a physician with specialized training and expertise in adult Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine to provide ambulatory clinical services at the East Orange campus. This role is blended and inclusive of Pulmonary and Critical Care coverage in addition to the Sleep Medicine practice. You will join a high-performing team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to our nation's Veterans.

Sleep Medicine

* Evaluate and manage sleep-disordered breathing and related conditions (narcolepsy, idiopathic hypersomnia, restless legs syndrome, chronic insomnia)

Identify and treat sleep-related hypoxemia
Order, interpret, and integrate sleep studies (PSG, HSAT, MSLT/MWT) and related laboratory evaluations
Prescribe and manage sleep medication therapies, including hypnotics, stimulants, Xyrem/Xywav, in accordance with VA policy

Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine

* Provide comprehensive outpatient pulmonary services, including evaluation and longitudinal management of conditions such as COPD, asthma, ILD, pulmonary nodules, and pulmonary hypertension
Participate in regular rotation of coverage for inpatient pulmonary and critical care services
Perform and interpret pulmonary diagnostics including PFTs, bronchoscopy, and imaging

Quality & Administrative Responsibilities

* Conduct quality assurance reviews for sleep studies and pulmonary diagnostics
Ensure integrity and compliance of clinical data
Participate in program development, CQI initiatives, and Medical Center performance improvement programs
Adapt to evolving service needs, including schedule adjustments on short notice

Teaching & Academic Opportunities

* Teach and supervise residents and fellows rotating through pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine
Engage in academic or scholarly activities; academic appointment available through affiliate institutions

Compensation & Benefits

* Competitive salary with annual performance bonus

* Eligible for EDRP (Educational Debt Reimbursement Program) of up to $200k

50-55 days of paid time off annually (annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays)
Federal pension and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with matching
Paid parental leave
Malpractice coverage with tail
CME reimbursement and CME days (depending on appointment type)

Company	Department of Veterans Affairs
Location	EAST ORANGE, NJ, United States
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	healthcare

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Sleep Medicine and Pulmonary Care

Job Description

* Eligible for EDRP (Educational Debt Reimbursement Program) of up to $200k