Physician (Sleep Medicine)

Sleep Medicine Physician

Duties include but are not limited to:

• The Sleep Medicine physician is responsible for the supervision of assigned fellows, residents and medical students. Supervision shall include review of medical records, patient care, treatment, and consultation requests.
• Ensures that high quality patient care is delivered in a resource efficient manner.
• Manage patients with Sleep Medicine related conditions such as but not limited to: acute and chronic respiratory failure, obstructive and restrictive airway disease, home oxygen dependency problems, the patient in shock of diverse origin, severe sepsis, obstructive sleep apnea, circadian rhythm misalignment and others.
• Perform procedures related to the Sleep Medicine subspecialty such as but not limited to interpretation of sleep studies, prescription of oxygen therapy, positive airway pressure, evaluation of imaging studies, etc.
• Active, dynamic and up-to-date participation in medical research related to respiratory/critical care medicine/ Somnology related conditions.
• Participation in educational and scholar activities such as seminars, journal clubs, grand rounds, tumor boards, treatment planning conferences and dissemination of acquired knowledge through peer reviewed publications.
• Complies with VHA regulations and follows professional standards and ethical conduct.
• Works to ensure that the VA Caribbean Healthcare System programs reflect the mission and priorities of the VHA. At the same time, take an active participatory role as a leadership team member, providing counsel in defining and accomplishing the health system's mission and goals pertinent to their scope of practice.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).