Mercy Health- Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Sleep Medicine (Anderson/ Clermont Hosptial)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate NP or PA to join our specialized Sleep Medicine team. The non-physician provider will collaborate with a board-certified sleep specialist to diagnose, treat, and manage patients with a variety of sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy, and circadian rhythm disorders. This role involves both outpatient clinical responsibilities and coordination with sleep laboratories.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including medical history, sleep history, physical exams, and review of diagnostic studies (e.g., polysomnograms, home sleep studies, CPAP compliance reports).
• Diagnose and manage common sleep disorders under the supervision of a sleep medicine physician.
• Provide education and counseling to patients regarding sleep hygiene, treatment plans, and use of medical equipment such as CPAP/BiPAP.
• Prescribe and adjust medications and durable medical equipment in accordance with clinical protocols and supervising physician input.
• Document patient visits, assessments, and care plans accurately and in a timely manner within the electronic health record (EHR).

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current certification and licensure as an NP or PA in Ohio.
• National board certification or eligible (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA).

• Prior experience in sleep medicine is not required.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on patient-centered care.

• Ability to work collaboratively with supervising physician and interdisciplinary teams.

Work Environment & Schedule:

• 100% outpatient-based position in a dedicated sleep medicine clinic.
• Typical work hours: 8 am – 5 pm Monday–Friday; no overnight or on-call responsibilities.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and continuing education allowance.
• 403(b) with employer contribution.
• Malpractice coverage provided.

At Mercy Health — Fairfield Hospital, we think the best care should be close to home. That's why we've been proudly serving Butler County and northern Cincinnati for nearly 40 years with cutting-edge, nationally ranked health care services. We have a network of almost 70 locations, just minutes from I-75 and I-275. This means you have easy access to some of the best health care services in the nation, including award-winning heart and vascular care, maternity, advanced women's health and much more -- conveniently close to home.

Mercy Health — Fairfield Hospital continues to be recognized by leading national and world-wide health care organizations for our superior expertise, cutting-edge technologies and advances, as well as exceptional care environments and outstanding patient experience and patient safety benchmarks.

Mercy Health is the largest health system in Ohio and the state’s fourth-largest employer, with more than 33,500 employees serving communities throughout Ohio and in Kentucky. Mercy Health provided care for patients more than 6.8 million times in 2016. The system includes assets of $6.8 billion and more than 500 care sites, including 23 hospitals, eight senior living communities, five hospice programs and seven home health agencies. Its clinically integrated network, Mercy Health Select, coordinates more effective and efficient care for more than 200,000 patients, saving money for taxpayers through the Medicare Shared Savings program. In keeping with its Mission to improve the health of its communities, Mercy Health provides more than $1 million per day in community benefit services. For more information, visit www.mercy.com or connect with Mercy Health on Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, Pinterest and Twitter (@LivingMercyHlth).