Central Health

Physician - Sleep Medicine

Req No.
2025-10207
Company
Central Health
Job Locations
US-TX-Austin
Type
Regular Part-Time

Overview

Central Health is seeking a skilled Physician to join our expanding clinical team, committed to providing
compassionate, high-quality care to underserved communities across Travis County.
In this position, you will collaborate with patients, their families, and our multidisciplinary staff to offer specialized
consultation and comprehensive care for patients with sleep disorders. Working in a multi-specialty environment,
you will coordinate closely with other specialties to ensure holistic care. This is a full-time outpatient role, with
direct clinical sessions divided between in-person visits, video consultations, econsults, and e-reviews. You may
supervise advanced practice providers and serve as an attending physician for learners at various levels.
This position will work closely with the Associate Director of Medical Specialty Care and will actively partner with
the pulmonology team in developing programs for managing and treating sleep disorders. You will also help design
clinical workflows to improve access to care, support evidence-based practices, and enhance efficiency. Ten percent
of clinical time will be dedicated to administrative tasks.
Central Health's mandate is to serve as the safety net for individuals in the county who need healthcare services.
Mission alignment and an empathetic approach are key to advancing health equity, inclusion, patient experience,
and positive clinical outcomes.

Responsibilities

Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments,
diagnostics, diagnoses, and treatment for a specified patient population. Prescribes medications, treatment
regimens, and other interventions based on the patient’s medical condition.
Refers patients to specialists and additional care services as necessary to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Utilizes electronic health records (EHR) to document patient interactions, treatment plans, and clinical notes,
ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
Educates patients and their families on procedures, home care instructions, and follow-up care requirements.
Communicates clearly and professionally with patients, families, and colleagues through various modalities.
Demonstrates professional management skills, including planning, organizing, and scheduling work efficiently and
productively.
Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required. May manage the daily
operations of specific medical programs or research initiatives.
Directs and supervises advanced practice providers as required. May train and supervise medical students and
residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
Ensures adherence to departmental policies, safety protocols, quality improvement goals, and infection control
standards.
Participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
Contributes to the design and implementation of clinical workflows aimed at improving care access, supporting
evidence-based practices, and enhancing efficiency.
Collaborates with clinical and operational leaders to maintain alignment with organizational objectives and foster a
team-oriented environment.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Doctoral or Professional
Degree M.D or D.O degree Required And Completion of an ACGMEaccredited residency in Internal Medicine, Family
Medicine, Neurology or Psychiatry Required
And
Completion of an ACGMEaccredited fellowship in Sleep Medicine Required
And
Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Sleep Medicine Required

 

Work Experience
2 years of clinical experience in the relevant specialty Required
5 years of clinical experience in the relevant specialty Preferred

 

MD - Physician - State Licensure
Unrestricted License to practice
medicine
in the state of Texas.
Upon Hire Required
Or
DO - Doctor of Osteopathy Unrestricted License to practice
medicine in the state of Texas. Upon Hire Required
And
DEA License
Current Drug Enforcement
Agency (DEA) registration for the purpose of writing prescriptions for controlled substances.
Upon Hire Required
And
BCLS - Basic Life Support
Basic Life Support Certification
(BLS) ‐
Obtained through approved
American
Heart Association or Red Cross.
Upon Hire Required

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