Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Duke Orthopedics - Spine Durham, NC

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for its Duke Orthopedics. The role involves providing hands-on patient care, collaborating with physicians, and practicing across multiple facilities in Durham. Ideal candidates will hold a Master's degree in Nursing or a Bachelor's in Physician Assistance, with the flexibility to work primary hours Monday through Friday.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits plans

Flexible work hours

Opportunities for career advancement

Annual CME funding

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current or compact RN licensure in NC for NPs; NCCPA certification for PAs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in collaboration with attending physicians.
• Coordinate patient care including triage, exams, and medication management.
• Document patient interactions comprehensively in electronic records.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Coordination

Communication

Documentation

Data Analysis

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree for Physician Assistants

Tools

EPIC MyChart

Job description

As a part of Duke Health’s outpatient clinic network, you will enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans, convenient work hours, and many opportunities for career advancement. Become a part of a team that values and invests in you.

Duke Advanced Practice Highlights:

• The nation’s first Physician Assistant Program was created at Duke in 1965 and is consistently ranked No. 1 in the country.
• The Duke School of Nursing is consistently ranked as one of the top nursing schools, offering MSN and DNP programs with eight advanced practice registered nurse majors, specialty certifications, post-master’s certificates, and certification programs.
• Ongoing learning opportunities for APPs include annual CME funding and access to high-quality Duke CME offerings, including APP Grand Rounds and professional advancement programs. APPs are leaders across Duke.
• Duke provides APPs opportunities to practice within team-based integrative care across various specialties. APPs are expected to work to the top of their scope to support Duke’s missions of clinical practice, education, and research.
• Practice locations include Duke Health’s three hospitals and over 140 primary and specialty care clinics throughout North Carolina.

Job location(s)

Duke Spine Center - 40 Duke Medicine Circle - Durham, NC; Duke University Hospital - 2301 Erwin Road - Durham, NC; Duke Regional Hospital - 3643 N Roxboro St - Durham, NC

Job Summary

We are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for Duke Orthopedics at the Duke Spine Center in Durham, NC, as well as at Duke University and Duke Regional Hospitals. The APP will provide direct patient care in collaboration with attending physicians, focusing on Spine Orthopedic and General Orthopedic care. The APP will augment physicians' ability to deliver medical services and may assist in the operating room at Duke University Hospital and Duke Regional Hospital, especially if certified as Nurse Practitioner-RNFA or Physician Assistant first assist.

Primary hours are Monday through Friday with flexible scheduling to meet patient needs.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients needing spine and general orthopedic care.
• Coordinate patient care, including triage, physical exams, data collection, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, laboratory testing, peri-operative workflow, diagnostic procedures, consultations, and medication management.
• Communicate all pertinent patient information to the supervising physician, nursing staff, and other healthcare providers.
• Document comprehensively in the electronic medical record, including test results, patient responses, and communications.
• Respond to patient inquiries via phone or EPIC MyChart, and consult with physicians as needed.
• Analyze clinical practice patterns to improve care quality and efficiency.
• Refer patients to other services as appropriate.

Job Eligibility Requirements

Education

• Nurse Practitioners: Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a Master's degree in Nursing.
• Physician Assistants: Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program; Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred.

Certification

• BLS required.

License

• Nurse Practitioners: Current or compact RN licensure in NC; National certification as an NP required.
• Physician Assistants: Licensed in NC and certified by NCCPA; DEA license required.

Job Hours

Primary hours are Monday through Friday with flexible scheduling to meet patient needs.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We value a community built on collaboration, innovation, and respect for all individuals. All members are responsible for upholding these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Some roles may require specific physical and mental abilities, with accommodations available upon request.