About This Role
As part of Duke Health’s outpatient clinic network, the role involves collaborating with attending physicians to evaluate and manage patients with general GI disorders, conducting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and providing direct patient care services. This position is suited for an Advanced Practice Provider who values a team-based approach and opportunities for career advancement.
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist the physician in diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care; record the normal and abnormal data for review by the physician.
- Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations, and record the data in the patient's record; write progress notes; prepare patient workups and summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings; obtain psychosocial history relevant to patient care and develop therapeutic relationships with patients.
- Order and schedule laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explain necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
- Participate in basic science and clinical research projects conducted by the supervising physician, prepare statistical reports and analyses, and participate in teaching students in techniques and procedures unique to specific clinical settings.
Requirements
- Education: Nurse Practitioners must complete an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a Master's degree in Nursing. Physician Assistants must complete an accredited Physician Assistant program; a Bachelor's degree is required, and a Master's degree is strongly preferred.
- Certification: BLS required.
- License: Nurse Practitioners must have current or compact RN licensure in North Carolina and national certification as a NP. Physician Assistants must be licensed in North Carolina and certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants; DEA licensure with prescriptive authority is required.
- Experience: 1+ years of APP experience strongly preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits plans.
- Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing learning through annual CME funding and access to high-quality Duke CME offerings.
Important Details
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, day shift with flexibility to meet clinic needs.
Application Process
- Submit your application through the designated platform.
About the Company
Duke Health operates a network of outpatient clinics and is committed to providing high-quality care through collaboration and innovation in a diverse and inclusive environment.
