Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) - Sleep Medicine

MultiCare Health System•Yakima, WA

2d•$152,400 - $156,600•Onsite

About The Position

The sleep medicine advance practice provider (APP) evaluates and manages adult patients with sleep–related disorders in outpatient settings. This role includes longitudinal management of sleep apnea and other sleep–wake disorders, and collaboration with sleep physicians, referring providers and sleep technologists. The APP supports a systemwide effort to expand access to evidence–based, hide–quality sleep care across the region.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Advanced Nursing program or an accredited Physician Assistant program
National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care or National certification as a PA-C
Unrestricted nursing license or physician assistant medical license (or ability to obtain) in Washington State.
DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority
Current BLS and ACLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association

Responsibilities

Diagnose and manage adult sleep disorders including obstructive and central sleep apnea, insomnia, restless leg syndrome, parasomnias, and hypersomnia.
Be familiar with and order diagnostic studies including polysomnography, home sleep testing, and titration studies.
Provide outpatient consultations and ongoing management of complex sleep conditions.
Coordinate care with primary care, ENT, pulmonary, neurology, and behavioral health providers as needed.
Initiate and manage positive airway pressure therapies and troubleshoot adherence or tolerance issues.
Contribute to clinical protocols, quality improvement, and sleep program development and quality adherence.
Document patient evaluations, treatment plans, and follow-up recommendations clearly and timely in the EHR
Collaborate with DME providers, respiratory therapist, and technologist to ensure hide–quality device support.
Demonstrate professionalism, clinical leadership, and collaboration and delivering sleep medicine services.