Duke University:

 

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

 

Positional Summary

In collaboration with the supervising physician, the Physician Assistant (PA) will provide primary health care for Duke Students at the Duke Student Health Center, an ambulatory clinic. The PA will provide direct patient care services, including but not limited to acute and chronic care, preventive care and health maintenance counseling, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and coordination of care with professional consultants.

 

Key Position Duties

Patient Care- 75% of Effort

Provide primary health care for Duke University students.  Obtain complete medical histories; conduct physical examinations; order and interpret laboratory and radiographic studies; arrive at diagnostic conclusions; recommend therapies; prescribe medications; initiate referrals to specialists and professional consultants; consult with supervising physician(s) based upon clinical and regulatory indications. Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to Pap smears, incision and drainage of abscesses, and other basic dermatologic procedures; appropriately record clinical data in the patient’s electronic medical record. Perform health maintenance examinations on Duke Students; recommend age appropriate and evidence based preventive care and screenings; complete forms where appropriate or necessary.

Research and Outreach- 10% of Effort

Participate in research and/or outreach projects that further Student Health’s mission of enhancing the health and wellness of Duke Students.

Quality Improvement- 5% of Effort

Participate in ongoing Student Health quality improvement assurance processes.

Afterhours Call – 5% of Effort

Participate in the Student Health after-hours call and clinic coverage system.

Other- 5% of Effort

Other duties as assigned.

 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative outline of the type of responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as all-encompassing or as a declaration of all specific duties and responsibilities of this position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

 

Preferred Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess excellent ambulatory clinical skills, thrive in a collaborative work environment, have a passion for the college and graduate/professional student population, embrace patient-centered care, and be committed to improving the health of our student body.

 

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $92,144.00 to USD $138,216.  Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your pay check.  Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at:https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

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.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires a bachelor’s degree in health science and a Physician Assistant Certificate of Registration with the North Carolina Medical Board or be certification eligible and be certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Experience

None required above education/training requirement.OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINA TION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

 

 

Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran 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 essentialjob 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.