Sleep Medicine Physician - Medical Director, Sleep Medicine Program

CaroMont Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine is seeking a Board'Certified Sleep Medicine Physician to join our growing outpatient practice and serve as Medical Director for our Sleep Program. This is an exceptional opportunity for a physician who is passionate about advancing sleep health while enjoying a balanced, clinic'based schedule with no hospital or call responsibilities.

Position Highlights

• Outpatient-only practice within a well'established pulmonary and sleep medicine group
• No hospital duties, no nights, no weekends, no call
• Monday-Friday, 8'hour clinic shifts
• Sleep Medicine Board Certification required
• Medical Directorship for program leadership and development
• Collaborative environment with experienced APPs, technologists, and administrative support
• Opportunity to shape and elevate a comprehensive sleep program serving a large regional population

Medical Director Responsibilities

The Sleep Medicine Program Medical Director Physician provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for CaroMont Health's Sleep Medicine Program. This role is accountable for quality of care, patient experience, clinical integration, regulatory compliance, and program growth. As a physician leader within CaroMont Health's Clinically Integrated Network, the Medical Director collaborates closely with the Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Medicine Service Line leadership and Sleep Medicine Program and Sleep Lab leadership.

The Sleep Medicine Program Medical Director helps develop and implement strategies that enhance the outpatient experience, strengthen community partnerships, improve efficiency, and advance service line performance while supporting CaroMont Health and CaroMont Medical Group goals. The role requires effective two-way communication across the service line and dedication of defined administrative hours (up to 12 hours per month in addition to normal clinic schedule) to fulfill leadership responsibilities.

Program Leadership and Clinical Oversight

1. Provide overall clinical direction and supervision for the CaroMont Health Sleep Medicine Program, including the Sleep Lab and all associated staff
2. Serve as the physician leader for sleep medicine across the organization
3. Promote a culture of quality, safety, professionalism, and patient-centered care
4. Collaborate closely with operational and administrative leadership to ensure effective program performance

Regulatory, Quality, and Compliance Oversight

1. Interpret, advise on, and help implement applicable medical guidelines, quality standards, and regulatory requirements (AASM, CMS, Joint Commission, as applicable)
2. Participate in development and execution of processes to ensure ongoing compliance of the Sleep Medicine Program and Sleep Lab
3. Ensure sleep services are ordered by appropriately licensed healthcare professionals and performed by qualified medical and technical personnel
4. Review and evaluate direct-referral patient charts to assess clinical appropriateness and authorize recommended diagnostic testing
5. Provide supervision and oversight of Sleep Medicine Program staff in collaboration with operational leadership
6. Oversee testing protocols and quality of testing, including proper operation, maintenance, and calibration of equipment
7. Ensure adherence to the Code of Medical Ethics and all applicable ethical, legal, and professional standards

Clinical Guidance and Consultation

1. Provide medical guidance for sleep procedures and patient assessments
2. Be available for consultation regarding testing appropriateness, interpretation, and clinical pathways
3. Direct and approve advanced or specialized sleep testing when clinically indicated
4. Coordinate care and provide guidance when referral to or involvement of other medical services is required

Medical Staff and Committee Participation

1. Participate in and advise hospital medical staff committees relevant to sleep medicine, pulmonary medicine, quality, utilization, and patient safety
2. Serve as a liaison between Sleep Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, and other service lines to promote integrated and coordinated care

Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement

1. Lead and participate in development and ongoing oversight of the Sleep Medicine Program Quality Assurance (QA) program
2. Ensure alignment with American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) accreditation requirements
3. Monitor performance metrics and quality outcomes
4. Identify opportunities for improvement and guide corrective action plans to achieve quality and operational goals

Program Development and Special Projects

1. Participate in special projects to improve patient care, access, operational efficiency, and program growth
2. Support strategic initiatives related to service line expansion, new technologies, community outreach, and clinically integrated network objectives

Documentation and Accreditation Support

1. Ensure timely, accurate, and complete documentation supporting appropriate levels of care
2. Ensure documentation meets regulatory, accreditation, and billing requirements
3. Support readiness for accreditation surveys, audits, and regulatory reviews

Education, Training, and Mentorship

1. Provide ongoing education and training for sleep medicine providers, interdisciplinary clinicians, and healthcare teammates
2. Develop and deliver lectures, case conferences, and clinical updates
3. Mentor physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, registered polysomnographic technologists, and allied health professionals
4. Promote evidence-based practice, professional development, and a culture of continuous learning across the care team

Qualifications

1. MD or DO with completion of an accredited Sleep Medicine fellowship
2. Board Certification in Sleep Medicine required
3. Eligibility for North Carolina medical licensure
4. Strong communication skills and a collaborative leadership style
5. Prior formal medical leadership experience strongly preferred
6. Experience with AASM accreditation standards, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement initiatives preferred