Physician Assistant - Sleep Medicine

Confluence Health•Wenatchee, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members. Full Time Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation. Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts Paid Time Off Generous Retirement Plans Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Gym Membership Discount Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Adoption Assistance Shift Differential In addition to the base salary, this position may receive additional compensation based on productivity and extra shift incentives as applicable. For more information on our Benefits & Perks, click here! Summary ARNP shall devote exclusive efforts to the practice of medicine as an employee of Confluence Health by providing professional sleep medicine services within the scope of APP's training and responsibility. Will render services in compliance with applicable laws, professional regulations, hospital policies, procedures and protocols, within this chosen medical specialty. Provides appropriate specialized outpatient Sleep Medicine health care services. Order sleep study examinations and provides treatment to minor/routine problems; performs or orders sleep study and other diagnostic tests; establishes diagnosis; prescribes medications and lab studies; instructs patients and family members about continuing care.

Requirements

Active Physician Assistant licensure with prescriptive authority in the state of Washington, required by start date.
Active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.

Responsibilities

Sees new and established patients, completing a thorough history and physical examination that is problem-oriented for sleep conditions.
Based on results of diagnostic work up including, but not limited to, home and in-lab sleep studies, prescribes appropriate treatments, DME, and follow-up visits in accordance with each patient's identified clinical needs.
Develops a treatment plan for sleep conditions within the scope of practice and in conjunction with the Sleep Med MDs. Refers patients to Sleep Medicine physician or other specialty services when appropriate.
Writes prescriptions and perform procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment.
Maintains accurate and complete patient records in compliance with organizational policy and professional standards. This includes documenting in clinical records in a timely manner and demonstrating proficiency in using the Electronic Medical Record documentation system.
Counsels patients and families, helping them to understand issues related to sleep health and their own treatment options.
Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
Other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.