Description

Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Sleep Medicine Physician – Central Coast, California

Escape the big city hustle and join a thriving, well-established sleep medicine practice in beautiful Santa Maria, California—one of the happiest and most livable regions in the U.S., as highlighted in National Geographic's happiness index by explorer Dan Buettner.

We are seeking a full-time BC/BE Sleep Medicine physician to support our busy practice serving a catchment area of over 250,000. Enjoy an outstanding work-life balance in a safe, medium-sized community (population ~110,000) with ideal weather—often ranked among the nation's best climates for mild temperatures year-round.

Position Responsibilities:

Perform sleep medicine consultations and follow-up visits.
Diagnose and manage a full spectrum of sleep disorders, including OSA, CSA, insomnia, hypersomnias, narcolepsy, circadian rhythm disorders, movement disorders, and parasomnias.
Interpret all types of sleep studies (HSAT, PSG, titrations, MSLT, MWT).
Provide comprehensive treatment and patient counseling, including PAP therapy, medications, and behavioral interventions.
Practice Highlights:

The Sleep Disorders Center of Santa Maria is a AASM-accredited sleep center offering the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services.
Supportive, collegial environment with an excellent team: five full-time  sleep technicians, a full-time day respiratory therapist, two physician assistants, and a full staff of well-trained medical assistants.
Focus on quality patient care in a friendly, efficient setting.
Location & Lifestyle: Located on California's stunning Central Coast, Santa Maria is just 3 hours north of Los Angeles and 3.5 hours south of San Francisco. Enjoy perfect weather, low cost of living relative to coastal California, and abundant recreation: golf, surfing, hiking, boating, kayaking, plus nearby wine country and cultural activities. Prime nearby communities for living include Nipomo, Orcutt, Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach/Shell Beach, Avila Beach, and San Luis Obispo (all 10–30 minutes away).

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive salary with productivity incentives and opportunity for equity/ownership share.
Comprehensive package: paid vacation, CME/educational leave, health insurance, retirement plan, and more.
If you're ready for a rewarding practice in an exceptional location, please contact:

Richard P. Wikholm, MD

rpwmd1@gmail.com 

Requirements

We are looking for a board certified or board eligible sleep physician who is skilled at all aspects of sleep medicine.  You will need a California medical license with good patient skills and the ability to assist in management of the sleep center and staff.