About Covenant HealthCare:
Located in the heart of Michigans Great Lakes Bay Region, Covenant HealthCare is a premier health system dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, and community service. Our state-of-the-art Sleep Center is expanding, and we are looking for a skilled and compassionate Sleep Medicine Physician to join our dynamic team.

Position Overview:

As a Sleep Medicine Physician at Covenant HealthCare, you will have the opportunity to work in a high-quality, 8-bed sleep center with plans for expansion to 10 beds, including specialized rooms for pediatric patients, one of which will be equipped for children with sensory needs. You will play a key role in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders across a diverse patient population, providing both clinical expertise and patient-centered care.

Sleep Center Highlights:

• Comprehensive Services: Our sleep center provides a full range of sleep studies and treatments, including:
  • Polysomnography (PSG)
  • PAP titration
  • Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT)
  • Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT)
  • PAP NAP, iVAPS, ASV, and Inspire studies
• Multidisciplinary Team: Collaborate with a dedicated team of 8 registered sleep technicians, including techs with CCSH and pediatric certifications, plus 2 medical assistants and 1 sleep tech trainee.
• Advanced Education Programs: Work alongside an in-house training program currently pending AASM accreditation, which will support training for new techs locally and potentially from other facilities.
• Innovative Care Programs: Lead initiatives such as the PAP Compliance Clinic, Inpatient Sleep Navigator Program, and monthly Healthy Sleep Support Groups.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct and interpret comprehensive sleep studies across a broad patient demographic, from pediatric to geriatric patients.
• Lead efforts in patient education, with a strong focus on the impact of sleep disorders on overall health.
• Engage in collaborative care and facilitate direct referrals through our open lab model.
• Mentor and guide sleep technicians through our forthcoming AASM-accredited in-house training program.
• Foster a culture of teamwork and learning, with a commitment to expanding pediatric services and addressing the needs of underserved populations.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

We seek a candidate who is:

• Dedicated to Education & Prevention: Enthusiastic about educating patients and the public on sleep health.
• Collaborative Leader: Able to work effectively in a team environment, supporting the development of both staff and program initiatives.
• Patient-Focused: Approachable and dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Visionary: Driven to enhance sleep services and expand the reach of our programs.

Additional Benefits:

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a manageable clinic schedule with two initial clinic days per week and a patient volume of approximately 10 visits per day, with room for growth.
• Integrated Telehealth Capabilities: Conduct virtual consultations with patients through Epic, enhancing accessibility and continuity of care.
• Community Impact: Opportunity to lead in expanding sleep health education and screening initiatives in the Saginaw community and beyond.

Join us at Covenant HealthCare and become part of a forward-thinking team that is shaping the future of sleep medicine in the Great Lakes Bay Region. This is more than a jobits an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and the community.