Physician - Asynchronous Clinical Care

The Physician will play a crucial role in providing asynchronous clinical care to patients seeking assessment and treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) through our innovative digital platform. This position focuses on delivering high-quality, efficient care through a "store-and-forward" model, enabling patients to receive timely diagnoses and treatment plans without the need for in-person visits.

Responsibilities:

• Review Digital Clinical Interviews:
• Evaluate comprehensive digital clinical interviews completed by patients.
• Assess patient information, including snoring severity, daytime somnolence, respiratory issues during sleep, hypertension, height, weight, age, neck circumference, and gender assigned at birth.

Screening and Diagnosis:

• Utilize a digital algorithm to screen patient data.
• Review cases where the algorithm indicates equivocal or positive results.
• Conduct additional assessments, including diabetes history and Epsworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) scoring.
• Perform an extended clinical interview for confirmed positive screens, covering medical history, medication use, and additional health conditions.

Clinical Documentation:

• Ensure accurate and thorough documentation of all patient interactions and assessments in the electronic medical records system.
• Synthesize collected data into a clinical note, including diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Approve the clinical note and associated prescriptions if the diagnosis is accurate.

Treatment Plan Management:

• Prescribe automated positive airway pressure (APAP) machines.
• Schedule virtual mask fittings and respiratory therapist visits.
• Coordinate follow-up telephone meetings with sleep coaches for ongoing patient support.

Quality Assurance:

• Complete reviews of digital clinical interviews within 36 business hours.
• Ensure high-quality care by identifying cases requiring in-person evaluation and redirecting patients as necessary.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO with Board Certification in a relevant specialty.
• Active medical license in one or more states, including but not limited to FL, CA, GA, NY, NJ, MD, VA, IL, and TX.
• Experience with telemedicine or asynchronous care preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Commitment to providing culturally appropriate care to a diverse patient population.

Benefits:

• Flexible scheduling with the option to perform reviews on weekends and holidays.
• No requirement to coordinate care beyond initial assessments and prescriptions.
• Opportunity to contribute to an innovative model of care that increases access for a large at-risk population.
• Potential for expanded roles and responsibilities as the business grows.