Job Description
Job DescriptionOverview
The role of Physician (Sleep Medicine) is available at our medical center located in Honolulu, HI.
About the Position
This opportunity is situated within the Directorate of Medicine's Sleep Laboratory at our facility in Honolulu, Hawaii. The island of Oahu, often referred to as "The Gathering Place," is the most densely populated island in Hawaii. Honolulu serves as the largest city, the state capital, and the primary deep-water port for Hawaii. While the entire island falls under Honolulu County, the city itself occupies only a portion of its southeastern region. Notable attractions on Oahu include Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, Kane’ohe Bay, Kailua Bay, the North Shore, and the resort area of Ko’Olina.
Oahu is also famous for experiencing the longest recorded rain shower, lasting 200 consecutive days. Kane’ohe Ranch noted 247 days of continuous rain from August 27, 1993, to April 30, 1994. The island enjoys an average temperature ranging from 70 to 85 °F (21 to 29 °C), with the warmest months being June through October. Winters are milder, with temperatures averaging between 68 to 78 °F (20 to 26 °C).
ResponsibilitiesKey Duties:
- Act as the leading expert in all aspects of sleep medicine.
- Incorporate the latest scientific findings on sleep, interpret professional guidelines, and provide education to fellow healthcare providers.
- Formulate policies and guidelines related to sleep evaluations.
- Exercise discretion in interpreting guidelines to enhance the program and patient care.
- Conduct examinations, diagnoses, and treatments for a diverse range of outpatients in the clinic.
- Identify various chronic conditions and a spectrum of sleep and respiratory disorders, including complex diagnoses and treatments.
- Oversee cases that often involve multiple intricate conditions requiring advanced diagnostic and testing procedures.
- Order and assess a comprehensive array of tests, including polysomnography, actigraphy, sleep diaries, unattended sleep studies, relevant radiographic tests, pulmonary function tests, and laboratory tests as necessary.
- Provide supervision, education, and consultation to other healthcare professionals, including nurse practitioners, physician assistants, medical students, interns, residents, and fellows.
- Collaborate with staff members to plan and coordinate sleep medicine services and address operational challenges.
- Offer expert guidance not only to program providers but also to senior leadership regarding sleep health issues and their implications for broader healthcare concerns.
- Serve as the primary Sleep Medicine Physician; Board Certification or a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sleep Medicine is preferred.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
QualificationsWho May Apply:
This position is open to U.S. Citizens.
Eligibility Criteria:
To qualify, candidates must meet the educational and experiential requirements outlined below. Experience encompasses both paid and unpaid roles, including volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, community, student, social). All relevant experience will be considered, and your resume should clearly detail your qualifications. If qualifying through education, transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Basic Requirements for Physician (Sleep Medicine):
- Degree: A Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from an accredited institution in the U.S. or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by recognized bodies such as the American Medical Association or the American Osteopathic Association. For foreign medical degrees, equivalency to U.S. accredited schools must be demonstrated through certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination. (Note: Transcripts or proof of foreign equivalency must be included in your application.)
- Licensure: Candidates must hold a current, unrestricted license as a Physician from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
- Graduate Training: After obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, candidates must have at least one year of supervised clinical experience, such as a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program in an accredited institution.
Additional Qualifications:
In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must have completed an accredited residency in Sleep Medicine and possess equivalent experience and training totaling at least four years. Experience cannot substitute for the required residency training.
Salary Information:
If selected for this Physician role, a salary quote will not be provided during the initial job offer. The salary determination process will commence after the job offer is accepted, involving the Activity Compensation Panel to establish your starting salary based on base pay and market pay. Compensation for physician roles is tiered according to specialty, grade, and location.
Foreign Education:
For candidates using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, credentials must be evaluated by a recognized organization specializing in foreign education interpretation, confirming equivalency to an accredited U.S. program, or full credit must be granted for courses at a U.S. accredited institution.