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Lovelace Health System
Albuquerque, New Mexico · Hybrid

BE/BC Sleep Medicine Physician | Lovelace Sleep Clinic

Sleep MedicineNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Lovelace Medical Group is searching for a skilled BE/BC Sleep Medicine Physician for an employed opportunity in beautiful Albuquerque, New Mexico.

About the Position

  • Lovelace Medical Group Sleep Clinic
  • 36 patient-facing hours and 4 hours of administrative time per week, Monday–Friday
  • Team of 2 physicians and 1 NP
  • No APP supervision responsibilities
  • No call
  • Sleep Medicine practice focused on comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary environment working closely with Pulmonology, Neurology, Psychiatry, ENT, and Primary Care providers
  • Opportunity to interpret polysomnography (PSG), MSLT, MWT, HSAT, and PAP titration studies

Manage CPAP, BiPAP, and ASV therapy, including initiation, adjustment, troubleshooting, and long-term follow-up

Evaluate and treat insomnia, hypersomnia, parasomnias, circadian rhythm disorders, sleep-related movement disorders, and sleep-related breathing disorders

  • Opportunity to participate in research, outcomes studies, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Telemedicine opportunities available for sleep consultations and follow-up care
  • Emphasis on patient education, sleep hygiene, PAP adherence, and long-term treatment success

On-site X-rays

Smart Technology: See more patients without extending your day. Our providers use Epic EMR and Ambience AI scribe technology to automate documentation, reduce administrative burden, improve patient flow, and ensure accurate coding, leading to better work-life balance and revenue.

Required Qualifications

Board Certification in Sleep Medicine (ABIM, ABFM, ABPN, or ABSM pathways).

Completion of an ACGME-accredited Sleep Medicine Fellowship

  • Background in Pulmonary/Critical Care, Neurology, Psychiatry, or Internal Medicine with additional Sleep Medicine training
  • Active state medical license and DEA registration, or ability to obtain
  • Demonstrated expertise in sleep disorder evaluation and management
  • Experience evaluating and treating insomnia, hypersomnia, parasomnias, circadian rhythm disorders, sleep-related movement disorders, and sleep-related breathing disorders
  • Experience interpreting polysomnography (PSG), MSLT, MWT, HSAT, and PAP titration studies
  • Proficiency managing CPAP, BiPAP, and ASV therapy
  • Evidence-based diagnosis and treatment planning for complex sleep-related breathing disorders
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary care team

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with behavioral sleep medicine or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
  • Board Certification in Sleep Medicine (ABIM, ABFM, ABPN, or ABSM pathways)
  • Knowledge of upper airway and ENT-related contributors to sleep-disordered breathing
  • Experience providing telemedicine and virtual sleep medicine services
  • Participation in clinical research, outcomes studies, or quality improvement initiatives

Strong patient-centered communication skills focused on sleep hygiene, PAP adherence, and long-term treatment success

Recruitment Package May Include

  • Base salary + wRVU production incentive
  • CME allowance
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Medical debt assistance + Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
  • Relocation allowance
  • Residency stipend
  • Paid malpractice coverage
  • Health benefits + Retirement plan

Marketing + Practice Growth Assistance

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, J-1 waiver sponsorship, or other immigration assistance at this time. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Student Loan Repayment Assistance: The New Mexico Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP) provides eligible providers with up to $75,000 in repayment assistance for outstanding student loans.

Free Childcare: New Mexico now offers universal, no-cost childcare for all families, eliminating copays and income limits statewide-saving physicians and APPs an average of $12,000–$14,000 per child per year while providing access to any licensed childcare setting.

About Lovelace Health System

Lovelace Health System (LHS) has been committed to meeting the growing healthcare needs of Lovelace Medical Center since 1912. With a total of 613 beds, LHS is comprised of Lovelace Medical Center, Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center, Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital, Lovelace Women's Hospital, Lovelace Westside Hospital, Lovelace Regional Hospital, New Mexico Heart Institute, and Lovelace Medical Group.

About the Community

Albuquerque is New Mexico's largest city and sits in the high desert. With 310 days of sunshine, you'll find the weather perfect for outdoor activities including biking, skiing, and hiking. ABQ is also the hot air ballooning capital of the world and home to the largest University in the state.

At night, many enjoy the glow of the neon signs along historic Route 66. ABQ is filled with fantastic cultural offerings, many activities and breathtaking landscapes. With affordable living, a combination of urban, suburban and rural settings, and many things to do-- ABQ is a wonderful place to live and work.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, including interpreting various sleep studies and managing PAP therapies. They will work in a multidisciplinary environment collaborating with Pulmonology, Neurology, and other specialists to ensure patient success.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified in Sleep Medicine and have completed an ACGME-accredited Sleep Medicine Fellowship. An active state medical license and DEA registration are required, along with expertise in diagnosing and treating complex sleep disorders.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Polysomnography InterpretationCPAP ManagementBiPAP ManagementInsomnia TreatmentHypersomnia TreatmentParasomnias ManagementCircadian Rhythm Disorders TreatmentSleep-related Movement Disorders TreatmentSleep-related Breathing Disorders Treatment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates BE/BC Sleep Medicine Physician | Lovelace Sleep Clinic at Lovelace Health System a 7.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Sleep Medicine — ranked against 50 active Sleep Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Sleep Medicine — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

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  • No call
  • No weekends
  • Hybrid
  • Remote
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About Lovelace Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Albuquerque, NM
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Base salary + wRVU production incentive
CME allowance
Sign-on bonus
Medical debt assistance
Student loan navigation
Relocation allowance
Residency stipend
Paid malpractice coverage