We're seeking a Sleep Medical Director (Independent Contract) to join our team of compassionate caregivers. Our 25-bed critical access hospital allows our compassionate caregivers to provide excellent patient care in an environment that supports them in their professional growth and development with the latest technologies. Cibola General Hospital is one hour from Albuquerque and close to Santa Fe. Known for its mild year-round climate and outdoor activities, Grants NM offers low property taxes and inexpensive housing costs.

Cibola General Hospital provides services in general surgery, 24-hour Emergency care, Intensive Care, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics, Pathology, Pediatric Dentistry, Podiatry, Primary Care and Radiology with X-ray, CT, MRI. We have three operating rooms including a room for scopes. Clinics, Lab services, Pharmacy, Cardiopulmonary, and Rehab, and skilled care beds are provided.

Job Summary:

The duties of a Sleep Medical Director is to maintain compliance with accreditation standards and support Cibola General Hospital mission and values.

Reports to: Chief of Staff or/ Interim Chief Executive Officer

Principal Responsibilities:

• Direct and ongoing oversight of testing and ensure proper qualifications of all medical and technical personnel.
• Required to work approximately 20 hours per month.
• Required to be on-site in the sleep facility not less than eight hours per month.
• Provide direct and ongoing oversight of testing protocols and the quality of testing including operation and calibration of the equipment.
• Will not be interpreting sleep studies or seeing patients.
• Review, report and modify the quality assurance program on a quarterly basis.
• All quality assurance metrics must be reported and reviewed by the medical director or the designated board-certified sleep specialist a minimum of once each quarter. The reviewer of the report must sign and date the report; a copy of the report must be kept on file for a minimum of one year.

Education/Licensure Requirements:

• Degree / Education: Doctoral degree, either MD or DO, graduated from an accredited training program. Successfully completed training in an ACGME accredited fellowship in sleep medicine.
• Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support: Possess and maintain certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Experience: Possess a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Sleep Medicine Physician.
• Board Certification: Board Certified in sleep medicine by the AMerican Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) or certified in Sleep Medicine by a member board of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
• Licensure: Possess a valid unrestricted New Mexico License.
• Registration: Possess a current Drug Enforcement Agency registration for controlled substances.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check, reference checks and a post-offer drug screen.
• Must be employment eligible as verified by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the Government Services Administration (GSA).
• Tuberculin screening required annually
• Hospital required vaccinations
• Hospital required competencies
• Must be able to meet the physical conditions of the position

Hospital Core Values
Compassion: We show empathy, respect and dignity in our interactions with patients and others.
Accountability: We take responsibility for one’s actions, decisions and behaviors to deliver safe care to our patients, along with our professional interactions with others.
Respect: We recognize and value each individual’s dignity, preferences and unique needs while appreciating ideas, culture, beliefs and experiences.
Excellence: We provide evidence based care, programs, services, and an environment that achieves the best outcomes.

Benefits

We offer a competitive wage, health, dental, vision, critical illness and life insurance benefits, 403(b) retirement plan, $0 generic prescription drugs, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness programs, gym discounts and Home Workout Program. Qualified positions may offer sign on bonuses or relocation. Your recruiter can provide you with additional information on benefits.