Physician Assistant - Duke Thoracic Surgery Clinic

Duke University • Durham, NC

203d

About The Position

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. We are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for our Duke Thoracic Surgery Outpatient Clinic in the Duke Cancer Institute, located in Durham, NC on the Duke University Hospital campus to work in collaboration with attending physicians, 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, during regular clinic hours with hours flexible to meet the needs of the patients. There are no night, weekend, or holiday shifts for this outpatient-based position.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, with a Master's degree in Nursing for Nurse Practitioners.
• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program. A Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree strongly preferred for Physician Assistants.
• BLS required.
• Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina for Nurse Practitioners.
• National certification as a NP required for Nurse Practitioners.
• Must be licensed in the state of NC, and be certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• DEA license required.
• Preference for candidates with 1+ years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist physician in diagnosing 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; prepare patient workups and summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings.
• Obtain psychosocial history relevant to patient care, and assume responsibility for developing 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.
• Triage outpatient phone calls and coordinate all necessary efforts in support of direct patient care.
• Communicate with family members regarding patient care and concerns; provide patient care support and follow up to ensure patient care is coordinated/communicated effectively.
• Provide clinical instruction and oversight to nursing staff.
• Ensure appropriate communication with all referring physicians.
• Work with the hospital nursing team, residents, fellows, inpatient APPs, etc., upon transition of care to outpatient coverage.
• Initiate referrals to other healthcare providers, and/or consults with the attending physician(s) or the collaborating physician.
• Provide 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.
• Review outside records including clinic notes, hospital records, imaging, lab, and other test results.
• Analyze clinical practice patterns to provide the best medical care and to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
• Attendance at Surgery Grand Rounds and participation in other divisional educational events is encouraged.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits plans
• Convenient work hours
• Opportunities for career advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree