Sleep Medicine Advanced Practice Provider - Per Diem

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a skilled and compassionate Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Sleep Medicine team. The APP will evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with a broad range of sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy, parasomnias, and other sleep-related conditions.

About the role

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical assessment skills, excellent communication abilities, and an interest in providing evidence-based, patient-centered sleep care in a collaborative environment where physicians are valued and supported. Our integrated health system offers strong clinical resources, opportunities for professional growth and leadership, and an exceptional quality of life in Maine.

Located along the Androscoggin River, Lewiston-Auburn offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity, outdoor adventure, and New England charm. The Twin Cities provide access to a diverse patient population, a collaborative medical community, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on the health of the region.

About the community

Lewiston-Auburn is home to a thriving arts and culture scene, community festivals, performing arts venues, and the nationally recognized Bates College. Enjoy an exceptional quality of life with affordable housing, minimal commute times, highly rated schools, and access to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Northeast.

Outdoor enthusiasts can embrace all four seasons with hiking, trail running, mountain biking, boating, kayaking, fishing, golfing, skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling—all within a short drive of home. Just 40 minutes away, Portland offers one of the most celebrated culinary scenes in the country, featuring award-winning chefs, fresh Maine seafood, craft breweries, waterfront dining, and vibrant farmers markets.

About us

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities. As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive sleep medicine evaluations and physical examinations.
• Obtain detailed sleep histories and assess sleep-related symptoms and risk factors.
• Diagnose and manage common sleep disorders in collaboration with physicians and other members of the care team.
• Review and interpret sleep study results, including polysomnography and home sleep apnea testing, within the scope of training, credentialing, and applicable regulations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and provide patient education regarding sleep disorders and treatment options.
• Manage and follow patients receiving PAP therapy, including CPAP and BiPAP.
• Evaluate PAP compliance, efficacy, mask issues, and treatment-related concerns.
• Manage medications when clinically appropriate and within scope of practice.
• Provide counseling regarding sleep hygiene, behavioral interventions, weight management, and other lifestyle modifications.
• Monitor treatment response and adjust management plans as appropriate.
• Coordinate care with sleep physicians, primary care providers, dentists, behavioral health professionals, durable medical equipment providers, and other specialists.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records and clinical documentation.
• Participate in quality-improvement initiatives and ongoing professional education.
• Provide compassionate, accessible care while maintaining high standards of clinical quality and patient safety.

Requirements

• Current APRN/NP or PA license in the applicable state.
• Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Graduate degree from an accredited NP or PA program.
• Current BLS certification.
• Appropriate state prescribing and controlled-substance credentials, as applicable.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills.

Pay

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $70.87 hourly. The exact starting compensation will be determined at the time of hire, considering factors such as skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Benefits

The company offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing staff the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Benefits include abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options that serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being.

Learn more: Prime Healthcare Benefits