Physician Assistant - Duke Emergency Medicine

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Emergency Medicine at Duke University Hospital seeks Advanced Practice Providers to join a premier tertiary referral and Level I Trauma Center serving North Carolina. The role supports high-acuity, high-impact emergency care with top-tier diagnostics, a CEU, pediatric ER, and robust ultrasound capabilities.

You'll work in a mission-driven culture with opportunities to lead in innovation, protocol development, research, and quality initiatives alongside an experienced team.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program with a Master's degree.
• BLS/ACLS certification required; ATLS preferred for trauma care.
• Current NC RN license and NCCPA/NPA board certification; DEA licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services for critically ill patients with established protocols.
• Perform triage, exams, orders, therapies, and coordinate patient care.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with attending physicians.
• Analyze practice patterns to improve care quality and efficiency.
• Communicate patient information clearly to the care team and families.
• Document results and patient responses in the EMR promptly.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Advanced Practice

Clinical decision making

Patient care

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Accredited NP program

ACNP/CCNP post-Master's preferred

Bachelor's degree

NC RN license and NC NP license

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Physician Assistant - Duke Emergency Medicine

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 270167

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date: Aug 29, 2026

Duke Emergency Medicine Highlights:

• Frontline Medicine at Its Best. Deliver rapid, high-impact top-of-scope care to patients with diverse and complex emergency conditions in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Unmatched Clinical Variety. Care for everything from minor injuries to life-threatening emergencies across multiple settings, keeping your skills sharp and your work dynamic.
• Team-Based Emergency Care Model. Practice alongside expert emergency physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams in a collaborative world class academic environment built for safe, efficient, and high-quality emergency care.
• Advanced Emergency Medicine Training & Support. Benefit from comprehensive onboarding, emergency-specific continuing education, simulation opportunities, ultrasound education, and mentorship designed to build confidence and expertise in emergency care.
• Opportunities to Lead in Emergency Care Innovation. Participate in protocol development, throughput optimization, research, and quality initiatives that shape the future of emergency care delivery.
• Resilient, Mission-Driven Culture. Join a well-established advanced practice team that thrives in high-stakes environments, supports one another, with engaged leadership, and shares a deep commitment to patient care during critical moments.

Job Location

Job Summary

Duke Emergency Medicine is seeking Advanced Practice Providers to join our nationally recognized team at Duke University Hospital , a premier tertiary referral center and Level I Trauma Center serving patients across North Carolina and the surrounding region.

Our state-of-the-art Emergency Department is designed to support high-acuity, high-impact care and includes:

• Five adult emergency care areas supporting diverse and complex patient populations.
• Advanced, in-department CT scanners , X-ray suites, and point of care ultrasound equipment for rapid access to diagnostics.
• A 24-bed Clinical Evaluation Unit (CEU) focused on efficient ED observation and enhancing patient flow.
• A dedicated 13-bed Pediatric Emergency Department.
• A 7,000-square-foot ambulance bay supporting high-volume EMS arrivals.

At Duke, our emergency medicine team is driven by a shared commitment to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care while advancing innovation, collaboration, and clinical excellence in every encounter.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• In collaboration with attending physician(s), provides direct clinical services for critically ill patients according to established protocols and utilizing evidence-based clinical practice standards.
• Performs triage, physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies, diagnostic procedures and professional consultations, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications, coordinates the care of patients, and provides direct patient care services.
• Formulates and implements treatment plans for acute illness management and observation care in collaboration with the attending physician(s).
• Analyzes clinical practice patterns so to provide the best medical care and to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
• Communicates verbally and in writing all pertinent patient information to supervising physician, nursing staff, patient resource manager, home health agency, and other relevant healthcare providers.
• Provides timely documentation in the electronic medical record of all relevant data including results of diagnostic tests; laboratory results; patients’ condition and response to therapies/interventions; communications with physician colleagues.
• Contributes to excellence in patient care, teaching, consulting, and provides leadership to the organization and to the advanced practice profession.

Job Eligibility Requirements

Education

• Work requires completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, with a Master's degree in Nursing.
• Critical Care / Acute Care NP Master's or completion of ACNP/CCNP post-Master's program strongly preferred.
• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• A Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree strongly preferred.

Certification

• BLS/ACLS certification required
• ATLS certification required to participate in trauma care (may obtain after start date)

License

• Must have current or compact RN licensure in the State of North Carolina.
• Must have a national certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Certification as an Acute Care or Critical Care Nurse Practitioner strongly preferred.
• Must be licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of North Carolina.
• Must have active certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• DEA licensure required.

Candidates must have at least one year of advanced practice Emergency Medicine experience or have completed a residency/fellowship in Emergency Medicine.

Job Hours

Mixed Shift Opportunities - Enjoy a dynamic schedule with a blend of 8-hour and 12-hour day, evening, and night shifts. Mixed shift roles offer variety in clinical experience with a predictable monthly commitment of 150 hours .

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, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

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Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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