Overview
Lovelace Medical Group is searching for a skilled BE/BC Sleep Medicine Physician for an employed opportunity in beautiful Albuquerque, New Mexico.
About the Position:
- Lovelace Medical Group Sleep Clinic
- 36 patient-facing hours and 4 hours of administrative time per week, Monday-Friday
- Team of 2 physicians and 1 NP
- No APP supervision responsibilities
- No call
- Sleep Medicine practice focused on comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders
- Collaborative multidisciplinary environment working closely with Pulmonology, Neurology, Psychiatry, ENT, and Primary Care providers
- Opportunity to interpret polysomnography (PSG), MSLT, MWT, HSAT, and PAP titration studies
- Manage CPAP, BiPAP, and ASV therapy, including initiation, adjustment, troubleshooting, and long-term follow-up
- Evaluate and treat insomnia, hypersomnia, parasomnias, circadian rhythm disorders, sleep-related movement disorders, and sleep-related breathing disorders
- Opportunity to participate in research, outcomes studies, and quality improvement initiatives
- Telemedicine opportunities available for sleep consultations and follow-up care
- Emphasis on patient education, sleep hygiene, PAP adherence, and long-term treatment success
- On-site X-rays
- Smart Technology: See more patients without extending your day. Our providers use Epic EMR and Ambience AI scribe technology to automate documentation, reduce administrative burden, improve patient flow, and ensure accurate coding, leading to better work-life balance and revenue.
Required Qualifications:
- Board Certification in Sleep Medicine (ABIM, ABFM, ABPN, or ABSM pathways).
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Sleep Medicine Fellowship
- Background in Pulmonary/Critical Care, Neurology, Psychiatry, or Internal Medicine with additional Sleep Medicine training
- Active state medical license and DEA registration, or ability to obtain
- Demonstrated expertise in sleep disorder evaluation and management
- Experience evaluating and treating insomnia, hypersomnia, parasomnias, circadian rhythm disorders, sleep-related movement disorders, and sleep-related breathing disorders
- Experience interpreting polysomnography (PSG), MSLT, MWT, HSAT, and PAP titration studies
- Proficiency managing CPAP, BiPAP, and ASV therapy
- Evidence-based diagnosis and treatment planning for complex sleep-related breathing disorders
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary care team
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with behavioral sleep medicine or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
- Board Certification in Sleep Medicine (ABIM, ABFM, ABPN, or ABSM pathways)
- Knowledge of upper airway and ENT-related contributors to sleep-disordered breathing
- Experience providing telemedicine and virtual sleep medicine services
- Participation in clinical research, outcomes studies, or quality improvement initiatives
- Strong patient-centered communication skills focused on sleep hygiene, PAP adherence, and long-term treatment success
Recruitment Package may include:
- Base salary + wRVU production incentive
- CME allowance
- Sign-on bonus
- Medical debt assistance + Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
- Relocation allowance
- Residency stipend
- Paid malpractice coverage
- Health benefits + Retirement plan
- Marketing + practice growth assistance
- This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, J-1 waiver sponsorship, or other immigration assistance at this time. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Student Loan Repayment Assistance: The New Mexico Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP) provides eligible providers with up to $75,000 in repayment assistance for outstanding student loans.
Free Childcare: New Mexico now offers universal, no-cost childcare for all families, eliminating copays and income limits statewide-saving physicians and APPs an average of $12,000-$14,000 per child per year while providing access to any licensed childcare setting.
About Lovelace Health System:
Lovelace Health System (LHS) has been committed to meeting the growing healthcare needs of Lovelace Medical Center since 1912. With a total of 613 beds, LHS is comprised of Lovelace Medical Center, Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center, Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital, Lovelace Women's Hospital, Lovelace Westside Hospital, Lovelace Regional Hospital, New Mexico Heart Institute, and Lovelace Medical Group.
About the Community:
Albuquerque is New Mexico's largest city and sits in the high desert. With 310 days of sunshine, you'll find the weather perfect for outdoor activities including biking, skiing, and hiking. ABQ is also the hot air ballooning capital of the world and home to the largest University in the state. At night, many enjoy the glow of the neon signs along historic Route 66. ABQ is filled with fantastic cultural offerings, many activities and breathtaking landscapes. With affordable living, a combination of urban, suburban and rural settings, and many things to do-- ABQ is a wonderful place to live and work.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.