Physician Assistant- Endocrinology
Work Arrangement:
Requisition Number: 270721
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Location:
Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTIC
Date: Sep 3, 2026
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 and their MSN and DNP programs offers eight advanced
practice registered nurse majors and specialty certifications, as well as
post master's certificates and certification alignment programs.
Commitment to ongoing learning for APPs through annual CME funding and
access to high-quality Duke CME offerings including APP Grand Rounds and a
professional advancement program. APPs are leaders in multiple arenas
within Duke.
Duke offers APPs opportunities to practice within team based integrative
care in a tremendous variety of specialties. APPs are expected to work to
top of scope in order to contribute to Duke's missions which include
clinical practice, education, and research.
Practice locations can include Duke Health's three hospitals or over 140
primary care and specialty care clinics throughout North Carolina.
Job Location
Duke Endocrine Clinic 1A, 40 Duke Medicine Circle, Durham, NC
Duke Endocrinology at Briary Creek, 10207 Cerny St., Suite 306 Raleigh, NC
Duke Endocrinology Care, 100 Duke Health Cary Pl., Suite 320 Cary, NC
Duke Cardiometabolic Prevention South Durham, 34 Crooked Creek Pkwy Suite 540
Durham, NC
Job Summary
We are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider in the Duke Endocrine Clinic
located in Durham, NC to act as a partner to provide medical services to
patients, collect and document data, conduct diagnostic and therapeutic
procedures, order and schedule laboratory studies and professional
consultations, and provide direct patient care services. Primary hours will be
Monday through Friday, day shift, with hours flexible to meet the needs of the
patients, with 8 clinical sessions per week.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, in partnership with
physicians, to diagnose medical and surgical problems and prescribing
necessary treatment and services for quality patient care.
Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations, and record the data
in the patient's record; write progress notes and narrative discharge
summaries (if applicable); prepare patient workups and summaries noting
pertinent positive and negative findings.
Order and schedule laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explain
the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled
diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
Utilizes prescriptive privileges for identified patient populations.
Communicate verbally and in writing all pertinent patient information to
collaborating physicians, nursing staff, case manager, social worker, home
health agency, and other relevant healthcare providers and especially
those working in the multidisciplinary clinic setting.
Document in the patients' chart (EMR) all relevant data including but
not limited to results of diagnostic tests; laboratory results; patients'
condition and response to therapies/interventions; communications with
collaborating and supervising MDs and other healthcare professionals.
Participate in basic science and clinical research projects conducted by
supervising physician; prepare statistical reports and analyses setting
forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or
conclusions (if applicable).
Collaborate in teaching and fostering the education of medical students,
physician assistant students, and nurse practitioner students in
techniques and procedures which are unique to specific clinical setting.
Assess educational needs of patients/families and provide patient/family
education interventions as needed.
Serve as a role model through conduct, communication, dress, leadership,
ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
Demonstrate responsibility for professional practice through active
participation in at least one professional organization, including
conference attendance, maintain continuing education hours/year for
licensure, and in obtaining and maintaining certification in area of
specialization if applicable.
Maintain all professional requirements for licensure, certification, and
practice as an Advanced Practice provider at Duke University Medical
Center and Hospital.
Consistently demonstrate a personal commitment to Patient Health and
Safety.
Practices excellent customer service.
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Dress professionally.
Practice Duke's “Live our Values” guidelines.
Communicate openly and respectfully with others.
Participate in personal and professional learning opportunities.
Primary work location would be the Duke 1A Endocrinology Clinic, however
rotation across practice sites could be required based on clinical needs,
patient volumes, access initiatives, or operational requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Candidates must be:
Able to clearly articulate scope of practice, and practices within those
guidelines as an Advanced Practice Provider in the state of North Carolina
and within the Duke University Health System
Able to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare
team, physicians, administrators, leadership, and others.
Able to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize
information, perform health assessments, treatment, and follow-up.
Able to use fine motor skills
Able to record activities, document assessments and interventions; prepare
reports and presentations.
Able to use computer and learn new software programs.
Able to provide leadership in clinical area of expertise and in meeting
organizational goals.
Able to navigate the Hospital and DUHS to provide clinical expertise to
specific patient populations.
Able to withstand prolonged standing and walking with the ability to move
or lift at least fifty pounds.
Job Eligibility Requirements
Education
Nurse Practitioners: Work requires completion of an accredited Nurse
Practitioner program, with a Master's degree in Nursing.
Physician Assistants: Work requires completion of an accredited Physician
Assistant program. A Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree strongly
preferred.
Certification
BLS required.
License
Nurse Practitioners: Must have current or compact RN licensure & NP
approval to practice in the state of North Carolina. BLS required.
National certification as a NP required.
Physician Assistants: Must be licensed in the state of NC, and be
certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on
Certification of Physician Assistants. BLS required.
Experience
1+ years of APP experience preferred
Job Hours
Monday-Friday, day shift, with flexibility to meet clinic needs
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.
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.
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke
University Health System may include essential job functions that require
specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and
provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each
hiring department.
Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh
