What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sleep Medicine position at Health eCareers?
About Covenant HealthCare
Located in the heart of Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, Covenant HealthCare is a premier health system dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, and community service. Our state-of-the-art Sleep Center is expanding, and we are looking for a skilled and compassionate Sleep Medicine Physician to join our dynamic team.
Position Overview
As a Sleep Medicine Physician at Covenant HealthCare, you will have the opportunity to work in a high-quality, 8-bed sleep center with plans for expansion to 10 beds, including specialized rooms for pediatric patients, one of which will be equipped for children with sensory needs. You will play a key role in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders across a diverse patient population, providing both clinical expertise and patient-centered care.
Sleep Center Highlights
Located in the heart of Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, Covenant HealthCare is a premier health system dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, and community service. Our state-of-the-art Sleep Center is expanding, and we are looking for a skilled and compassionate Sleep Medicine Physician to join our dynamic team.
Position Overview
As a Sleep Medicine Physician at Covenant HealthCare, you will have the opportunity to work in a high-quality, 8-bed sleep center with plans for expansion to 10 beds, including specialized rooms for pediatric patients, one of which will be equipped for children with sensory needs. You will play a key role in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders across a diverse patient population, providing both clinical expertise and patient-centered care.
Sleep Center Highlights
- Comprehensive Services: Our sleep center provides a full range of sleep studies and treatments, including:
- Polysomnography (PSG)
- PAP titration
- Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT)
- Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT)
- PAP NAP, iVAPS, ASV, and Inspire studies
- Multidisciplinary Team: Collaborate with a dedicated team of 8 registered sleep technicians, including techs with CCSH and pediatric certifications, plus 2 medical assistants and 1 sleep tech trainee.
- Advanced Education Programs: Work alongside an in-house training program currently pending AASM accreditation, which will support training for new techs locally and potentially from other facilities.
- Innovative Care Programs: Lead initiatives such as the PAP Compliance Clinic, Inpatient Sleep Navigator Program, and monthly Healthy Sleep Support Groups.
- Conduct and interpret comprehensive sleep studies across a broad patient demographic, from pediatric to geriatric patients.
- Lead efforts in patient education, with a strong focus on the impact of sleep disorders on overall health.
- Engage in collaborative care and facilitate direct referrals through our open lab model.
- Mentor and guide sleep technicians through our forthcoming AASM-accredited in-house training program.
- Foster a culture of teamwork and learning, with a commitment to expanding pediatric services and addressing the needs of underserved populations.
- Dedicated to Education & Prevention: Enthusiastic about educating patients and the public on sleep health.
- Collaborative Leader: Able to work effectively in a team environment, supporting the development of both staff and program initiatives.
- Patient-Focused: Approachable and dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
- Visionary: Driven to enhance sleep services and expand the reach of our programs.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a manageable clinic schedule with two initial clinic days per week and a patient volume of approximately 10 visits per day, with room for growth.
- Integrated Telehealth Capabilities: Conduct virtual consultations with patients through Epic, enhancing accessibility and continuity of care.
- Community Impact: Opportunity to lead in expanding sleep health education and screening initiatives in the Saginaw community and beyond.
