About this opportunity
HealthYes Staffing Network lists this Family Nurse Practitioner Sleep Medicine opportunity in novato, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Physician Assistant – Sleep Medicine
Location: Greater North Bay Area, California
Position Type: Full-Time, Outpatient
Salary:
$140,000+ per year
This opportunity combines sleep medicine with medically supervised weight management. The Family Nurse Practitioner will collaborate with an experienced specialty physician, respiratory care professionals, sleep-lab personnel, and clinical support staff.
This is an excellent opportunity for an FNP who enjoys developing lasting patient relationships and wants to build expertise in two rapidly growing areas of medicine. Additional practice information will be shared with qualified candidates during the confidential interview process.
Position Highlights
Full-time outpatient position - Monday through Friday, Short Wednesdays, no weekends
$140,000+ annual salary
Specialized focus on sleep medicine and weight management
Collaborative relationship with an experienced specialty physician
Established sleep-lab, respiratory care, and administrative support
Individualized, evidence-based treatment model
Opportunity to develop specialized clinical expertise
Independent, patient-centered practice environment
Diverse patient population with a broad range of sleep-related conditions
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive sleep and medical histories
Evaluate patients experiencing snoring, daytime sleepiness, insomnia, abnormal sleep behaviors, and other sleep-related symptoms
Assess and manage obstructive and central sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome, parasomnias, circadian rhythm disorders, and hypersomnia
Review home sleep apnea testing and attended sleep-study results
Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the physician
Manage positive airway pressure therapies, including CPAP and BPAP treatment and compliance
Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as clinically appropriate
Educate patients regarding sleep hygiene, treatment adherence, lifestyle modification, and long-term disease management
Provide medically supervised weight-management care, including appropriate medication management and behavioral support
Help patients establish realistic health, nutrition, activity, sleep, and weight-management goals
Coordinate care with primary care physicians, specialists, sleep technologists, and other healthcare professionals
Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record
Provide compassionate, inclusive, and judgment-free care
Qualifications
Master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner program
Current national FNP certification through the AANP or ANCC
Active California Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner licenses or eligibility to obtain them
California furnishing number and DEA registration or eligibility to obtain them
Outpatient clinical experience preferred
Experience in sleep medicine, obesity medicine, primary care, internal medicine, pulmonology, neurology, ENT, endocrinology, or weight management is highly valued
Strong clinical assessment and decision‑making abilities
Excellent patient education and communication skills
Comfortable collaborating within a small, specialized clinical team
Interest in developing expertise in sleep and obesity medicine
Spanish-speaking ability is a plus but not required
Compensation
$140,000+ annual salary
Additional benefit information will be discussed during the confidential interview process
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Worksite address
novato, CA, 94949, US
Who can apply
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