Sleep Medicine and Pulmonary Care at NJ VA Healthcare System
Updated 10/21/26
$290,000
– $325,000
yearly
07018, East Orange, New Jersey, United States
Physician
Sleep Medicine
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
The Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine within the VA New Jersey Health Care System (VANJHCS) is seeking a physician with specialized training and expertise in adult Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine to provide ambulatory clinical services at the East Orange campus. The selected physician will join a high-performing team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to our nation's Veterans.
Compensation Package Highlights
- Competitive salary with annual performance bonus
- 50-55 days of paid time off annually (including federal holidays)
- Federal pension and 401K (TSP) with matching contributions
- Paid Parental Leave
- Malpractice coverage with tail provided by VA
- CME reimbursement and CME days (depending on appointment type)
Job Responsibilities
• Evaluate and manage sleep-disordered breathing and related conditions (narcolepsy, idiopathic hypersomnia, restless legs syndrome, chronic insomnia)
• Identify and treat sleep-related hypoxemia
• Order, interpret, and integrate sleep studies (PSG, HSAT, MSLT/MWT) and related laboratory evaluations
• Prescribe and manage sleep medication therapies, including hypnotics, stimulants, Xyrem/Xywav, in accordance with VA policy
Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine
• Provide comprehensive outpatient pulmonary services, including evaluation and longitudinal management of conditions such as COPD, asthma, ILD, pulmonary nodules, and pulmonary hypertension
• Participate in regular rotation of coverage for inpatient pulmonary and critical care services
• Perform and interpret pulmonary diagnostics including PFTs, bronchoscopy, and imaging
Quality & Administrative Responsibilities
• Conduct quality assurance reviews for sleep studies and pulmonary diagnostics
• Ensure integrity and compliance of clinical data
• Participate in program development, CQI initiatives, and Medical Center performance improvement programs
• Adapt to evolving service needs, including schedule adjustments on short notice
Teaching & Academic Opportunities
• Teach and supervise residents and fellows rotating through pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine
• Engage in academic or scholarly activities; academic appointment available through affiliate institutions
Qualifications
B/E or B/C in Pulmonary/Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
Full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in ANY U.S. State
Working Hours
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