Physician - Sleep Medicine

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Visas AcceptedN/ASpecialtySleep MedicinePractice DetailsSanford Health has an immediate opening for a BC/BE Fellowship-trained Sleep Medicine Physician with a background in Internal Medicine, Pulmonology, or Neurology to join a well-established practice in Fargo, ND. Option for 100% Sleep practice or 50/50 split between Sleep and your base specialty.• Department includes 2 MDs and 7 APPs• No standard call• Sleep clinic and lab are integrated at one location. With outreach, sleep lab is 14 beds total• Sleep clinic has all types of evaluation and treatment (EX: PSG, HST, MSLT, MWT, Inspire, advanced BiPAP modalities)Community DescriptionAs a thriving city with a small-town feel, Fargo and the adjacent metro area is a diverse, family-oriented community. Surrounded by beautiful landscapes, Fargo balances quality of life and a low cost of living with a safe, picturesque environment. A variety of schools and universities, a vibrant business community and a robust downtown are just a few reasons why people love to call the Fargo area home.Job DescriptionSleep Medicine privileges include the ability to admit, evaluate, diagnose, and provide consultation and treatment ot patients of all agres presenting with conditions or disorders of sleep, including sleep-related breathing disorders (subh as obstructive sleep apnes), circadian rhythm disorders, insomnia, parasomnias, disorders or excessive sleepiness (e.g., narcolepsy), sleep-related movement disorders, and other conditions pertaining to the sleep-wake cycle.QualificationsM.D. or D.O. degree.Experience can be demonstrated through the evaluation of at least 100 patients, reflective of the scope of privileges requested, in the past 12 months or successful completion of an accredited residency or clinical fellowship in the past 12 months. Of those, 25 should carry a sleep disorder other than sleep-disordered breathing, such as insomnia, parasomnias, narcolepsy, and other disorders of excessive daytime sleepiness.
More education and experience may be required the more advanced the practice becomes. Successful completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited fellowship program in sleep medicine, and/or current subspecialty certification or active participation in the examination process (with achievement of certification as specified below) leading to subspecialty certification in sleep medicine by the relevant ABMS board or completion of a CAQ by the relevant AOA board. Current certification by the AASM is acceptable for applicants who became certified prior to 2007.
Certification in the primary area of practice by the appropriate specialty/ subspecialty board of the American Board of Sleep Medicine or a foreign equivalent accepted by the board. Those applicants who are not board certified at the time of application but who have completed their fellowship training within the last five years shall be eligible, however must achieve board certification within five years from the date of completion of their fellowship training unless the appropriate governing Board waives such requirement. (Refer to each entity’s policy for grandfather exceptions)CompensationSanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional physician benefits package including a health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance.Recruiter InformationLaura Viozzi, Physician RecruiterPhone: Or is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to : ND, FargoType: Full time