Clinic Manager-Orthopaedics

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Health System seeks a Clinic Manager for the North Carolina Orthopaedic Clinic in Durham, NC. You will oversee daily clinic operations, supervise non-nursing staff, manage budgets, and drive quality improvement within ambulatory care settings.

The role requires orthopaedic clinic experience, at least three years in administrative or clinic management, and certification such as DPT or NATABOC; strong leadership and patient-centered service are essential.

Qualifications

• DPT or NATABOC Certification required.
• Minimum of three years of related administrative or clinic management experience.
• Orthopaedic experience required.
• Experience in ambulatory or outpatient clinic operations required.
• BLS is required.
• Ability to withstand prolonged standing and moving or lifting up to fifty pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinic operations, including patient flow, scheduling, access metrics, and patient experience.
• Supervise clinic staff (non-nursing) including scheduling, duties, evaluations and training.
• Monitor operational metrics to ensure efficiency and service quality.
• Coordinate with nursing/clinical leads to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with budget development and cost containment initiatives.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and standard work processes.

Skills

Clinic management

Administrative experience

Orthopaedic experience

BLS certification

Education

DPT or NATABOC Certification

Job description

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Date: Oct 16, 2026

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of the Duke Health mission across the state of North Carolina.

JOB LOCATION

North Carolina Orthopaedic Clinic, 3609 SW Durham Dr, Durham, NC

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking aClinic Managerin ourNorth Carolina Orthopaedic Cliniclocated inDurham, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients. The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays. The Clinic Manager is responsible for the daily operational, clinical (non-nursing), administrative, and patient service functions of one or more ambulatory clinic locations. This role ensures high-quality patient care, efficient clinic operations, and compliance with DUHS policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. The Clinic Manager oversees clinic staff, coordinates resources, supports physician and advanced practice provider teams, and drives performance improvement initiatives. This position reports to the Practice Administrator, and up to the Ambulatory Operations Director to align clinic performance with service line and organizational goals. This role actively participates in planning, resource allocation, and change management efforts within the assigned clinic.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee daily clinic operations, including patient flow, appointment scheduling, access metrics, and service recovery; ensure operational readiness and a patient-centered experience.
• Supervise and coordinate clinic staff (all clinical but non-nursing), including scheduling, assignment of duties, performance evaluation, and training.
• Monitor and manage operational metrics (volumes, productivity, access, and wait times) to ensure service excellence and efficiency.
• Partner with nursing and/or clinical leads to ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and infection control requirements.
• Participate in the development and monitoring of clinic budgets, including labor and supply costs; identify cost-containment opportunities.
• Implement quality improvement initiatives and standard work processes to improve patient outcomes and operational performance.
• Coordinate operational support for physician and APP teams, ensuring efficient clinic workflows and resource availability.
• Support onboarding, orientation, and training for new administrative staff, and ensure ongoing development for existing team members.
• Serve as primary administrative contact for clinic-based concerns, escalating issues as appropriate to Practice Administrator or Ambulatory Operations Director.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• DPT or NATABOC Certification (National Athletic Trainers Association-Board of Certification) is required
• Minimum of three years of related administrative or clinic management experience required.
• Orthopaedic Experience required.
• Experience in ambulatory or outpatient clinic operations required
• BLS is required.
• Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking during 8 hour shift with the ability to move or lift at least fifty pounds.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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