Sleep Lab Medical Director Physician

Physician/Non-Physician ProvidersCaroMont Medical Group SpecialtyCMG CaroMont Sleep LabFull Time8a-5pReq # 41500Sleep Medicine Physician – Medical Director, Sleep Medicine ProgramCaroMont Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine is seeking a Boardâ‘Certified Sleep Medicine Physician to join our growing outpatient practice and serve as Medical Director for our Sleep Program. This is an exceptional opportunity for a physician who is passionate about advancing sleep health while enjoying a balanced, clinicâ‘based schedule with no hospital or call responsibilities.Position HighlightsOutpatient-only practice within a wellâ‘established pulmonary and sleep medicine groupNo hospital duties, no nights, no weekends, no callMonday–Friday, 8â‘hour clinic shiftsSleep Medicine Board Certification requiredMedical Directorship for program leadership and developmentCollaborative environment with experienced APPs, technologists, and administrative supportOpportunity to shape and elevate a comprehensive sleep program serving a large regional populationMedical Director ResponsibilitiesThe Sleep Medicine Program Medical Director Physician provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for CaroMont Health’s Sleep Medicine Program. This role is accountable for quality of care, patient experience, clinical integration, regulatory compliance, and program growth. As a physician leader within CaroMont Health’s Clinically Integrated Network, the Medical Director collaborates closely with the Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Medicine Service Line leadership and Sleep Medicine Program and Sleep Lab leadership.The Sleep Medicine Program Medical Director helps develop and implement strategies that enhance the outpatient experience, strengthen community partnerships, improve efficiency, and advance service line performance while supporting CaroMont Health and CaroMont Medical Group goals. The role requires effective two-way communication across the service line and dedication of defined administrative hours (up to 12 hours per month in addition to normal clinic schedule) to fulfill leadership responsibilities.Program Leadership and Clinical OversightProvide overall clinical direction and supervision for the CaroMont Health Sleep Medicine Program, including the Sleep Lab and all associated staffServe as the physician leader for sleep medicine across the organizationPromote a culture of quality, safety, professionalism, and patient-centered careCollaborate closely with operational and administrative leadership to ensure effective program performanceRegulatory, Quality, and Compliance OversightInterpret, advise on, and help implement applicable medical guidelines, quality standards, and regulatory requirements (AASM, CMS, Joint Commission, as applicable)Participate in development and execution of processes to ensure ongoing compliance of the Sleep Medicine Program and Sleep LabEnsure sleep services are ordered by appropriately licensed healthcare professionals and performed by qualified medical and technical personnelReview and evaluate direct-referral patient charts to assess clinical appropriateness and authorize recommended diagnostic testingProvide supervision and oversight of Sleep Medicine Program staff in collaboration with operational leadershipOversee testing protocols and quality of testing, including proper operation, maintenance, and calibration of equipmentEnsure adherence to the Code of Medical Ethics and all applicable ethical, legal, and professional standardsClinical Guidance and ConsultationProvide medical guidance for sleep procedures and patient assessmentsBe available for consultation regarding testing appropriateness, interpretation, and clinical pathwaysDirect and approve advanced or specialized sleep testing when clinically indicatedCoordinate care and provide guidance when referral to or involvement of other medical services is requiredMedical Staff and Committee ParticipationParticipate in and advise hospital medical staff committees relevant to sleep medicine, pulmonary medicine, quality, utilization, and patient safetyServe as a liaison between Sleep Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, and other service lines to promote integrated and coordinated careQuality Assurance and Performance ImprovementLead and participate in development and ongoing oversight of the Sleep Medicine Program Quality Assurance (QA) programEnsure alignment with American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) accreditation requirementsMonitor performance metrics and quality outcomesIdentify opportunities for improvement and guide corrective action plans to achieve quality and operational goalsProgram Development and Special ProjectsParticipate in special projects to improve patient care, access, operational efficiency, and program growthSupport strategic initiatives related to service line expansion, new technologies, community outreach, and clinically integrated network objectivesDocumentation and Accreditation SupportEnsure timely, accurate, and complete documentation supporting appropriate levels of careEnsure documentation meets regulatory, accreditation, and billing requirementsSupport readiness for accreditation surveys, audits, and regulatory reviewsEducation, Training, and MentorshipProvide ongoing education and training for sleep medicine providers, interdisciplinary clinicians, and healthcare teammatesDevelop and deliver lectures, case conferences, and clinical updatesMentor physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, registered polysomnographic technologists, and allied health professionalsPromote evidence-based practice, professional development, and a culture of continuous learning across the care teamQualificationsMD or DO with completion of an accredited Sleep Medicine fellowshipBoard Certification in Sleep Medicine requiredEligibility for North Carolina medical licensureStrong communication skills and a collaborative leadership stylePrior formal medical leadership experience strongly preferredExperience with AASM accreditation standards, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement initiatives preferred