Physician Assistant - Sleep Medicine
Confluence Health · Wenatchee, WA
Posted September 30, 2026
Professional Building · 933 Red Apple Road, Wenatchee, WA, US, 98801
**Salary Range
$62.50 - $72.60
Overview**
Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.
Full Time Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
- Paid Time Off
- Generous Retirement Plans
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Gym Membership Discount
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Adoption Assistance
- Shift Differential
In addition to the base salary, this position may receive additional compensation based on productivity and extra shift incentives as applicable.
For more information on our Benefits & Perks, click here!
Summary
ARNP shall devote exclusive efforts to the practice of medicine as an employee of Confluence Health by providing professional sleep medicine services within the scope of APP's training and responsibility. Will render services in compliance with applicable laws, professional regulations, hospital policies, procedures and protocols, within this chosen medical specialty. Provides appropriate specialized outpatient Sleep Medicine health care services. Order sleep study examinations and provides treatment to minor/routine problems; performs or orders sleep study and other diagnostic tests; establishes diagnosis; prescribes medications and lab studies; instructs patients and family members about continuing care.
Position Reports To: Practice Manager
Essential Functions
- Sees new and established patients, completing a thorough history and physical examination that is problem-oriented for sleep conditions.
- Based on results of diagnostic work up including, but not limited to, home and in-lab sleep studies, prescribes appropriate treatments, DME, and follow-up visits in accordance with each patient's identified clinical needs.
- Develops a treatment plan for sleep conditions within the scope of practice and in conjunction with the Sleep Med MDs. Refers patients to Sleep Medicine physician or other specialty services when appropriate.
- Writes prescriptions and perform procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment.
- Maintains accurate and complete patient records in compliance with organizational policy and professional standards. This includes documenting in clinical records in a timely manner and demonstrating proficiency in using the Electronic Medical Record documentation system.
- Counsels patients and families, helping them to understand issues related to sleep health and their own treatment options.
- Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
- Other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.
Qualifications
Required:
- Active Physician Assistant licensure with prescriptive authority in the state of Washington, required by start date.
- Active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
Desired:
- Not specified.
Physical/Sensory Demands
O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.
F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.
C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.
Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:
- Walking – O
- Sitting/Standing – F
- Reaching: Shoulder height – F
- Reaching: Above shoulder height – O
- Reaching: Below shoulder height – O
- Climbing – O
- Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less – O
- Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds – O
- Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds – O
- Lifting: 25 pounds or less – O
- Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds – O
- Lifting: Over 50 pounds – O
- Carrying: 25 pounds or less – O
- Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds – O
- Carrying: Over 50 pounds – O
- Crawling/Kneeling – O
- Bending/Stooping/Crouching – O
- Twisting/Turning – O
- Repetitive Movement – O
Working Conditions:
- Works closely with others and alone. Hours can vary from a normal schedule. Demanding working conditions do exist. Required to immediately respond to mission critical issues impacting patient care operations.
Job Classification:
- FLSA: Exempt
- Hourly/Salary: Salary
Physical Exposures For This Position:
- Unprotected Heights – No
- Heat – No
- Cold – No
- Mechanical Hazards – No
- Hazardous Substances –Yes
- Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential – Yes
- Lighting – No
- Noise – No
- Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation – No
- Infectious Diseases – Yes
Responsibilities
- Sees new and established patients, completing a thorough history and physical examination that is problem-oriented for sleep conditions.
- Based on results of diagnostic work up including, but not limited to, home and in-lab sleep studies, prescribes appropriate treatments, DME, and follow-up visits in accordance with each patient's identified clinical needs.
- Develops a treatment plan for sleep conditions within the scope of practice and in conjunction with the Sleep Med MDs. Refers patients to Sleep Medicine physician or other specialty services when appropriate.
- Writes prescriptions and perform procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment.
- Maintains accurate and complete patient records in compliance with organizational policy and professional standards. This includes documenting in clinical records in a timely manner and demonstrating proficiency in using the Electronic Medical Record documentation system.
- Counsels patients and families, helping them to understand issues related to sleep health and their own treatment options.
- Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
- Other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.
Qualifications
Required:
- Active Physician Assistant licensure with prescriptive authority in the state of Washington, required by start date.
- Active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
Desired:
- Not specified.
Employer
Confluence Health
Our Mission and Vision
At Confluence Health, our mission is to provide local care by and for our community. In support of this mission, we have established a vision of serving our community with compassionate care through our dedication to enabling joy and pride in our work, focusing on local sustainability, ensuring access for all, and committing to excellent care and service. To learn more about our mission, vision, values and medical decision-making policy, please click here.
Who We Are
Confluence Health is an integrated healthcare delivery system that serves as the major medical provider in North Central Washington between Seattle and Spokane. With approximately 300 physicians, 170 advanced practice providers, 30 medical specialties, two hospitals and primary care services, Confluence Health provides high-quality, compassionate, cost-effective care close to home. Staying on the leading edge of healthcare innovation is important, so we invest in technology and resources to provide better care for our patients and to allow our providers to operate at the highest level.
Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.
Affiliations*
Confluence Health values the partnerships we build with other organizations and programs. We have the honor of affiliating with the University of Washington.
WWAMI is a partnership between the University of Washington School of Medicine and the states of Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho (the first letter of each state forms the acronym "WWAMI"). This partnership provides publicly supported medical education to students from this five-state region.
Confluence Health has an affiliation with University of Washington / Harborview Medical Center to provide for expert stroke consultation services and neurosurgical coverage. This partnership allows for the rapid diagnosis and treatment of all types of strokes, and it also provides immediate transport to a level-1 comprehensive stroke center while allowing the majority of North Central Washington patients to remain at our local, level-2 primary stroke center.
The WRITE Program is a clinical medical education program developed by the University of Washington School of Medicine to help meet the need for rural primary care physicians in the WWAMI region (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho). The Moses Lake Campus of Confluence Health is one of the training campuses for the WRITE Program. This opportunity provides selected third-year medical students an appropriate mix of ambulatory and hospital experience during a 20-week clinical education experience at a rural primary care teaching site.