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About Us
At Sleep Doctor, we’re helping millions take back their sleep. As the most trusted name in sleep health, we show up for the tired with simple, accessible care for patients suffering from conditions like sleep apnea and insomnia—helping millions rest better and live healthier lives. Our comprehensive sleep care program matches patients with our licensed providers, simplifying and supporting the journey from diagnosis to treatment with clinical excellence, empathy and a focus on customer-first experiences.
About the Role
As Medical Director, you will shape and scale Sleep Doctor’s virtual sleep medicine program. You will develop and oversee clinical protocols, ensure regulatory and clinical compliance, and provide medical supervision for a growing team of nurse practitioners and respiratory therapists. You’ll bring deep expertise in sleep medicine and lead the clinical vision of a fast-moving, digital-first care delivery model that’s changing lives.
We’re growing fast—and we’re looking for an exceptional board-certified sleep medicine Medical Director to lead clinical management and evolution of our virtual sleep care offering at our Friendly PC.
This position reports to Sleep Doctor’s Chief Executive Officer and will be based out of our Seattle office or will be a remote position.
What You'll Do
- Clinical Leadership
- Serve as the lead physician for Sleep Doctor’s virtual care programs focused on sleep disorders including obstructive sleep apnea and insomnia today, and potentially others as we grow.
Lead the development and implementation of clinical protocols, including diagnostic criteria, treatment plans, and prescribing standards.
Provide clinical oversight and mentorship to a multidisciplinary team including nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, and RPSGTs - Program Strategy & Quality
- Partner with product, operations, and engineering teams to ensure telehealth care models are evidence-based, scalable, and patient-centric.
Define and monitor clinical KPIs, quality assurance initiatives, and provider performance metrics. - Help drive adoption of best practices in remote diagnosis, treatment planning, and adherence monitoring, including via home sleep testing and PAP therapy.
- Regulatory & Licensing
- Assist in maintaining compliance with state and federal medical regulations, HIPAA, and telehealth-specific clinical guidelines.
- Serve as the supervising physician for a nationwide team (a 50-state license is ideal but not required).
- Thought Leadership
- Represent Sleep Doctor externally in medical forums, publications, and strategic partnerships.
Contribute to clinical content and education across digital channels as a key thought leader in virtual sleep medicine.
What We Are Looking For
- Medical degree (MD or DO) with active U.S. license.
- Board certification in Sleep Medicine (REQUIRED).
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience, ideally including telemedicine and leadership roles.
- Experience in developing and scaling clinical protocols and teams.
- Deep understanding of sleep disorders (especially sleep apnea and insomnia), home sleep diagnostics, and treatment modalities.
- Passion for transforming sleep quality for patients through telehealth innovation and world-class clinical operations.
- Strong communication and collaborative leadership skills.
- Active or eligible for multi-state licensure (50-state preferred).
- Experience supervising advanced practice providers and remote clinical teams.
- Familiarity with digital health tools, remote monitoring, and healthcare technology platforms.
Who We Are
- We play an important role in the health & wellness decisions of our audiences, and it’s a responsibility we don’t take lightly. We invest thoughtfully to provide the most expert-driven, audience-first experience
- We embody rapid, sustainable growth. Run into a challenge or a new opportunity? Everyone on the team rolls up their sleeves and digs in
- We’re going to push you to ask big questions and find bold answers. Everyone has a seat at the table, regardless of their title or job description
- In Seattle, our positions adopt a hybrid model, recognizing the importance of in-person collaboration and remote work. Our newly renovated-office remains open five days a week to those who thrive in a traditional office-environment.
- We love a good celebration! We enjoy what we do because of who we do it with, and take time to celebrate every win – whether ours or a teammate’s
Compensation Range
$230-$275K; prorated for PT equivalent. Note that final compensation is subject to the candidate’s specific qualifications and location, as well as the needs of the company.
Sleep Doctor is committed to bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and be their authentic self, feel a sense of community, and do great work together. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer open to all qualified applicants.
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What We Do
Sleep Doctor is a sleep health company on a mission to help an increasingly tired world live healthier, happier, and thriving lives through the revitalizing power of sleep. Sleep Doctor meticulously creates and curates scientifically backed direct-to-consumer sleep health products that solve sleep challenges and improve well-being. Founded by Dr. Michael Breus in 2008, Sleep Doctor, through its family of sites and brands (SleepDoctor.com, SleepFoundation.org, SleepApnea.org), empowers millions of consumers annually to better understand the science of sleep to make educated sleep product decisions and build health-transforming sleep habits. To learn more about Sleep Doctor, visit SleepDoctor.com.
Why Work With Us
At Sleep Doctor, we are more than just coworkers. We are passionate individuals who shoot for the stars and aren’t afraid to take chances. We come from all walks of life and believe that our differences are what makes us stronger.
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