Employment Opportunities

Pulmonary Associates of Richmond (PAR) has been around since 1974. That's 50 years of serving the greater Richmond community. We specialize in pulmonary medicine, sleep disorders and research. Our staff cares about our patients and delivers the utmost excellence in quality care and customer service. 

The Position: PAR seeks a full-time Advance Practice Clinician (APC) to support PAR’s Pulmonary Clinic in the Hanover location. The position is responsible for providing medical care as delegated by the supervising physician(s) in the field of pulmonary medicine. Specifically, the provision of primary care services, including assessing and managing patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting following established standards and practices. Enjoy weekly pay with the opportunity to grow in a team orientated work environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Assesses patient health status including state of wellness and      compliance with care plan. Determines and performs and/or prescribes      appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Provides acute and chronic patient care including taking histories,      completing physical examinations, completing patient assessments and      formulation of medical care planning to complete patient care including      writing of medication prescriptions as appointed by Virginia law and the      Federal Drug Enforcement Agency.
• Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems.   This      includes the administration of medications and injections in compliance      with applicable federal and state law as well as clinic guidelines.  
• Conduct rounds on PAR patients as appropriate.  This may/may      not be at the direction of the supervising physician, as the job holder      should be capable of assessing patient condition and his/her corresponding      need to be seen.
• Responds to emergencies including, but not limited to, the use of      CPR and ACLS.
• Documents patient information and care provided in patient record      and maintains department statistics.  Uses computer to access/enter      needed data.
• Educates patients and families as appropriate.   This includes      instructing the patient/family about health and illness prevention.       Charged with recommending community resources that may aid in      meeting patient/family needs.
• Responsible for monitoring and continuity of care between physician      visits.  Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other      pertinent information.  Posts tests and examination results.
• Consults with other staff as necessary.  This includes      collaboration with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical      needs of patients.

EDUCATION: BSN, MSN preferred.  Successful completion of an approved advance practice clinician program is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:  Minimum of three years professional NP/PA experience is preferred.  

REQUIREMENTS: Nurse Practitioner: Must maintain RN and NP licensure and NP Board Certification.  Current BLS or ACLS certification. Physician Assistant:  Must maintain PA licensure.  

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

Standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, twisting, some lifting.  Requires ability to help transfer patients.  Occasional stress from dealing with multiple tasks and tense patients.   Requires full range of motion, manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination.  Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.  Requires working under stress in emergency situations and irregular hours.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Employee referral program 
• Health insurance
• Short term and long-term disability insurance
• Accidental disability & dismemberment Insurance
• Critical Illness 
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• WEEKLY PAY

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: Medical office/exam room settings. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medical preparations, and other conditions common to clinic environments. Frequent contact with a variety of people. 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, twisting, some lifting. Requires ability to help transfer patients. Occasional stress from dealing with multiple tasks and tense patients. Requires full range of motion, manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stress in emergency situations and irregular hours. 

Pulmonary Associates of Richmond is an equal opportunity employer. 

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Pulmonary Associates of Richmond is an equal opportunity employer.

Date Posted: August 8, 2024

 *****Effective October 4, 2023:  $5,000 sign on bonus!  ($2,500 to be paid at the end of 6 months $2,500 paid at the end of first year of employment)  $500 Employee Referral Bonus! *****

The Company: Pulmonary Associates of Richmond (PAR) has been around since 1974. That's 50 years of serving the greater Richmond community. We specialize in pulmonary medicine, sleep disorders and research. Our staff cares about our patients and delivers the utmost excellence in quality care and customer service. 

The Position: The RPSGT provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. We are looking for three experienced, fully registered, and certified full time Sleep Technicians to work at our West Broad Sleep Center location. Enjoy weekly pay with the opportunity to grow in a team orientated work environment!

Job Responsibilities

• Score nighttime sleep  studies, including sleep / wake stages and clinical events according to      accepted guidelines and clinic protocols, and generate accurate reports by tabulating data.
• Educate patients about CPAP  therapy and perform mask fittings.
• Perform download of CPAP machine data cards
• Trouble shoot CPAP mask and machine problems and work with patient to find solution to      increase compliance.
• Coordinate with DME company regarding patient’s CPAP machine: complete and fax paperwork for initial set ups, write and fax RX for initial set ups and new equipment, assist      with patient questions and equipment problems, etc.
• Respond to voicemails and EMR messages within timeframe as set by PAR.
• Accurately document patient activity, phone calls, etc. in EMR
• Coordinate home sleep studies:  Instruct patients on the proper use of the home sleep unit, complete all paperwork, upload completed studies for physician review, etc.
• Fax sleep study results to referring physicians.
• Trouble shoot sleep software and equipment.
• Evaluate sleep study related  equipment and inventory.
• Maintain cleanliness of lab by cleaning and disinfecting equipment
• Communicate with night techs  regarding patient needs, questions, etc.
• Call patients to confirm their night-time sleep study appointments.
• Must be willing and able to work at any of PAR’s three locations on a moment’s notice.
• Schedule appointments for patients to pick up Auto PAP machine for at-home Auto PAPtitrations.  Instruct patients in the proper use of the machine. Fit patients with CPAP      masks.
• Perform in-lab diagnostic PSGs, split-night studies and titration studies as needed (i.e.: for patients who happen to work the night shift) in accordance with the established  protocols as outlined in the PAR Sleep Lab Policy and Procedure manual.
• Perform actigraphy testing.
• Participate in AASM interscorer reliability program once / month.
• Obtain 10 CEUs per year (year is  based on anniversary date of employment)
• Adhere to Pulmonary Associates’  standards of excellent customer service to patients, caregivers,  providers, coworkers, and those outside of Pulmonary Associates
• Adhere to HIPAA policies and procedures in order to protect patient privacy and security.
• Perform other duties as required by the providers, manager or member of Administration.

Qualifications 

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience: One year experience is preferred; will consider equivalent education in lieu of experience

Licenses & Certifications: CPR Required

Until 12/31/2015: RPSGT credential or eligibility to sit for RPSGT exam required

• As of 1/1/2016: RPSGT credential required, and Virginia State license required.

Knowledge

• Sleep medicine and the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.
• Current standards and procedures for performing and scoring sleep studies.
• Knowledge of sleep therapies such as CPAP, BiPAP, etc.

Skills

• Instructing and coaching patients
• Skilled in computer software in a  Windows environment
• Skill in using Allscripts, Alice 6, Respironics, Somnalab and Resmed software.
• Administering oxygen
• Skill in operating basic medical equipment such as blood pressure cuff, pulse oximeter, etc.

Abilities

• Ability to recognize and  respond appropriately to urgent / emergent situations.
• Ability to effectively  communicate verbally in person and on the phone, and in writing through  emails and letters.
• Ability to analyze complex  situations and apply established policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain  effective working relationships with patients, caregiver's providers, employees, DME company representative and others outside of PAR.
• Ability to trouble shoot, problem  solve and use good judgment.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Employee referral program 
• Health insurance
• Short term and long-term disability insurance
• Accidental disability & dismemberment Insurance
• Critical Illness 
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• WEEKLY PAY

Physical Demands

• Sitting for long periods of time as well as occasional standing and walking.  
• Manual dexterity for using a  computer keyboard and office machines.  
• Ability to view computer screens  for long periods.  
• Occasional stress related to workload demands.  

 Pulmonary Associates of Richmond is an equal opportunity employer. 

Link to apply

Date posted: August 8, 2024

***Effective October 4, 2023:  $5,000 sign on bonus!  ($2,500 to be paid at the end of 6 months $2,500 paid at the end of first year of employment) $500 Employee Referral Bonus! ***

The Company:

Pulmonary Associates of Richmond (PAR) has been around since 1974. That's 50 years of serving the greater Richmond community and we continue to grow! We specialize in pulmonary medicine, sleep disorders and research. Our staff cares about our patients and delivers the utmost excellence in quality care and customer service!

The Position:

We are looking for an experienced, fully registered, and certified Sleep Technician to work at our Sleep Center. This position is a full-time position Monday-Friday. (Night) Enjoy weekly pay with the opportunity to grow in a team orientated work environment!

Our sleep staff are dedicated to patient care – that’s what makes our Sleep Disorder Center known as the “Gold Standard” for sleep medicine in Virginia. Come join our growing team today!

Job Responsibilities

• Review patient chart to check for sleep study order.
• Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing.
• Explain pre-testing, testing and post testing      procedures to the patient.
• Apply electrodes and sensors to patients according to accepted established standards.
• Perform positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting.
• Perform appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure  proper signals and make adjustments if necessary.
• Follow “Lights out” procedures to establish and  document baseline values.
• Perform polysomnographic data acquisition while  monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free and make adjustments if necessary.
• Document routine observations
• Implement appropriate interventions, including therapeutic interventions such as continuous and bi-level positive airway  pressure, and interventions necessary for patient’s safety such has oxygen  administration.
• Score sleep / wake stages and clinical events by  applying professionally accepted guidelines and lab protocols; generate accurate reports by tabulating data.
• Follow “lights on” procedures to verify integrity of  collected data and complete the data collection process.
• Educate and coach patients through the duration of the study.
• Clean masks and hoses after studies, inform day techs  if equipment needs maintenance or supplies are running low.
• Participate in AASM interscorer reliability program once / month.
• Obtain 10 CEUs per year (year is based on anniversary  date of employment)
• Participate in the call schedule monthly.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience will be considered  equivalent education in lieu of experience.
• HS Diploma or equivalent. Associate (Preferred)
• RPSGT credential or eligibility to sit for exam  required.
• VA state license required.
• Registered Sleep Technologist (Preferred)
• RPSGT (Preferred)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Employee referral program 
• Health insurance
• Short term and long-term  disability insurance
• Accidental disability &  dismemberment Insurance
• Critical Illness 
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• WEEKLY PAY

Physical Demands:

• Sitting for long periods of time  as well as occasional standing and walking.  
• Manual dexterity for using a  computer keyboard and office machines.  
• Ability to view computer screens  for long periods.  
• Occasional stress related to  workload demands.  

Pulmonary Associates of Richmond is an equal opportunity employer. 

Link to apply

Date posted: August 8, 2024

Pulmonary Associates of Richmond, a fully independent, physician-owned, pulmonary, allergy, and sleep medicine practice, is seeking to hire a full-time, partner track, Sleep physician. A Medical degree from an accredited school of medicine. Active Board Certification in Sleep Medicine.

For 50 years, we have been the premier provider of pulmonary outpatient care in central Virginia, with five locations, each offering full PFTs, allergy testing and immunotherapy, and dispensing of biologic therapy. The practice maintains 3 sleep labs with a total of 12 beds and a busy home sleep testing program. We also provide inpatient consultative services at 7 hospitals. 

Pulmonary Associates of Richmond at a Glance

• Celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2024

• 21 Pulmonary, 3 Sleep and 1 Allergy Physicians

• 15 Advanced practice clinicians

• Pulmonary Call: 1 in 21 nights and 1 in 7 weekends

• In-house administration, billing office and call center

• Clinical research department

• Remote patient monitoring programs

Responsibilities: Provide expert clinical evaluations, diagnosis and treatment of patients with sleep disorders. Read sleep studies and

prescribe and manage CPAP therapy, oral appliances, medication therapy and other treatment modalities as needed. Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly. Educating patients and their families on sleep disorders, treatment options and lifestyle modification to approve sleep quality.

Comprehensive benefits package to include Benefits:

• Competitive Hourly Rate

• Weekly payments via direct deposit

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Employee discount

• Flexible spending account

• Employee referral program

• Company paid medical insurance

• Short term and long-term disability insurance

• Accidental disability & dismemberment Insurance

• Critical Illness

• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance

• Life insurance

• Retirement plan

• Vision insurance

• Professional Development

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: Medical office/exam room settings. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medical preparations, and other conditions common to clinic environments. Frequent contact with a variety of people.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, twisting, some lifting. Occasional stress from dealing with multiple tasks and tense patients. Requires full range of motion, manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stress in emergency situations and irregular hours.

For consideration: Send your current resume/CV to rcoles@paraccess.com.

Date Posted: August 1, 2024

Are you a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)/Sleep Technologist looking to work with a dynamic team dedicated to ensuring patients and families get the highest level of care? Are you looking to take your sleep career to new levels with a growing team? Be part of our team. CHKD is seeking a professional and caring Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) to provide highly specialized sleep care for our patients and their amazing families. This role is with the Sleep Study Unit in Norfolk and Chesapeake, VA and maintains a typical schedule of full-time, nights. The Sleep Technologist is an integral part of the CHKD’s Center for Pediatric Sleep Medicine program. Be a part of a team that is providing top notch care to help children and teens get the sleep they need. Hear what our team is saying. “We have an amazing team of physicians that cover three specialties (neurology, pulmonology and ENT) in our sleep medicine practice. We have a diverse patient population that always changes depending on the night. There is a special feeling of accomplishment for the technician, the parent and the child in the morning when they were able to conquer a fear they may have had (like a sleep study) and walk away with data that will make a positive impact on their overall quality of life.” “Our benefits have been a blessing for my family as we have young kids. Recently my daughter needed surgery and it was completely covered by our insurance/hospital. Our health and dental for adults are great as well.” “We have an amazing staff who show compassion and kindness to our patients and their families. This can be a difficult experience, so our team is great at making them feel comfortable and reducing their stress.” “This was my first rotation through the college program I was enrolled in, and I knew immediately this was where I wanted to be. There is a sense of accomplishment when you perform a study on a patient, and they have slept so well that they want to hug you in the morning. It is such a rewarding experience to know that you are a part of making a difference in the life of a patient.” 

What our team loves most. 

• Supportive team with a passionate workplace 

• Every expanding benefits 

• Ongoing support and growth from leadership 

An ideal candidate will possess: 

• Must hold or be eligible to hold a Virginia Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) Certification 

• Experience or education with a working with simple and complex sleep disorders 

• Pediatric specialty experience preferred.

Health, Healing, and Hope for All Children. Those simple words embody the mission of Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters Health System. CHKD values excellence in care, collaboration, integrity, and ingenuity in all we do. A comprehensive pediatric health system, we are dedicated to care for all children regardless of the families’ ability to pay. CHKD also prioritizes their employees, and is proud to offers market competitive compensation and benefits, including affordable health, vision, dental, and supplemental insurances, generous paid time off, a 401k retirement savings plan with organization match, tuition assistance, relocation assistance, and more. #CHKDCares #CHKDBuildWithMe #CHKDHeroes #CHKDHeroTeam For immediate consideration as a candidate for this position, please apply directly to CHKD using this link https://www.chkdcareers.org/jobs/1497245-sleep-technologist or contact Amanda Kregiel at Amanda.kregiel@chkd.org Find all our positions at www.CHKD.org/Careers. Our recruiting team personally reviews each resume and application immediately for all vacancies. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer EOE/Disability/Vet.

Date posted June 5, 2024

We are looking for an experienced, responsible Physician to provide high quality sleep evaluations and interpret PSG, CPAP titration and MSLT. You will undertake tasks aiming for prevention and promotion of healthy habits, prescribe medications, and adjust CPAP as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Give appropriate advice for healthy habits (diet, hygiene etc.) and preventative actions to promote overall good sleep health
• Conduct examinations and consultations as assigned to you
• Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and the patient’s medical history
• Prescribe and interpret sleep testing obtain from one of our 3 labs
• Prescribe medications or drugs and provide comprehensive instructions for      administration
• Collaborate with other physicians, physician assistants and nurses to form a high performing medical team
• Keep records of patients’ diseases, operations or other significant information (e.g. allergic episodes)
• Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for patients
• Remain up-to-speed with developments and best practices in sleep medicine by attending conferences and seminars

Skills:

• Proven experience as a sleep physician with at least 2 years of clinical practice
• Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics
• Excellent knowledge of sleep disorders and their treatment
• Broad knowledge of common medication, side effects and contraindications
• In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Respect for patient’s confidentiality
• Compassionate and approachable
• Responsible and trustworthy
• Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) and valid license to practice the profession
• Board Certification in Sleep Medicine

Job Types: Contract, Part-time, Full-time

Salary: Up to $350,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
  

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday

Supplemental Pay Types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: In person

How to Apply:

Email your CV and availability to Kyle at kyles@integratedneurologyservices.com

Date posted: March 4, 2024

RieLes Group is seeking a Polysomnographic Technician for a Contract role supporting the McDonald Army Health Center located in Ft. Eustis, Virginia. This is an opportunity to provide care for our active military service members and their families in the Tidewater Community. 

Position Description The Sleep Study Technician will work under the direct supervision of the Pulmonary Provider. The employee shall perform services in accordance with the standards of the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and the professional standards of McDonald Army Health Center. 

The employee shall have the following knowledge and abilities, but may not necessarily be limited to: 

• Must be able to recognize abnormally functioning equipment and render initial repairs 
• Must take steps to discontinue study when repairs cannot be made 
• Must have practical knowledge of a wide range of technical methods, principles, and practices applicable to sleep study Technician 
• Must-have skill to independently plan difficult assignments Technician
• Must have an advanced understanding of sleep disorders and skill to independently perform procedures involving very fine distinctions and fine-tune complex computerized precision instruments 
• Must have an advanced understanding of physiology, especially in relation to cardiopulmonary function 
• Must have an advanced understanding of electromyography (EMG) and its application to sleep study 
• Must be able to provide a variety of detailed diagnostic tests monitoring of patients 
• Must use tact in establishing and maintaining communication and have no objection or difficulty in viewing partially or fully disrobed patients Technician 
• Must be able to communicate effectively when explaining to family the testing and monitoring procedures to be performed 

Quality Improvement shall include the following responsibilities:

• Participate in multidisciplinary functional groups and process action teams as needed Uphold established patient care and practice standards 
• Review and submit reports as required 
• May be assigned to other clinics temporarily or as needed or for additional on the job training 

Qualifications 

• Must be a licensed Polysomnographic Technician with a Sleep Disorder Certification Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by the American Heart Association  
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English 
• Knowledgeable of a body of standardized patient care and skill sufficient to perform procedures Knowledgeable of equipment and supply terminology and skilled sufficient to identify and use necessary equipment and supplies  
• Skilled to teach patients proper self-care and to motivate patients and family members to continue the procedures for promoting rapid healing 
• Shall use initiative in carrying out recurring tasks independently without specific instructions but refers problems to the supervisor for help 
• Knowledgeable and possess skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of patients 
• Must be authorized to work in the United States of America 

RieLes Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political beliefs, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. 

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. We reserve the right to modify or revise the job descriptions in part or in entirety. Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with governing law. 

*Posted October 25, 2023