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. DirectShifts is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Your Right to Work In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Apply Job!