Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Duke General GI & IBD Clinics
Cary, NC, US, 27519
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 GI Clinic of Cary, 100 Duke Health Cary Pl, Cary, NC
Duke GI Clinic of Brier Creek, 10207 Cerny St, Raleigh, NC
Job Summary
We are seeking anAdvanced Practice Providerin ourDuke GI Clinicslocated inCary and Raleigh, NCto provide medical care to adult patients with both general gastrointestinal conditions and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Primary hours will be Monday through Friday, day shift, with hours flexible to meet the needs of the patients.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Record the history of present illness, past medical, family, and social history
- Perform physical examinations
- Establish and follow plan of care in conjunction with MD
- Prescribe appropriate medications to a specialty pharmacy that will handle prior authorization and other necessary paperwork; order refills as needed
- Patient and family teaching
- Order appropriate labs, tests, and procedures and follow up with patient as needed
- Coordinate care and refer to other medical professionals as needed
- Document clinic, telephone, and other patient encounters in the Epic system
- Review lab results in Epic, communicate and interpret results
- Collaborate with IBD Resource Nurse regarding IBD patient triage and return patient calls within 24-48 hours; provide feedback regarding scheduling of urgent patient appointments
- Review outside records including clinic notes, hospital records, outside radiographs, lab, and other test results
- Collaborate with nursing staff to complete patient paperwork including medication pre-certifications for insurance companies, durable medical equipment requests, disability paperwork, and handicapped permit applications
- Attendance at GI Grand Rounds, IBD meetings, and IBD conferences is expected. Participation in other divisional educational events is also encouraged.
Job Eligibility Requirements
Education
- Nurse Practitioners: Work requires completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, with a Master's degree in Nursing.
- Physician Assistants: 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 in the state of North Carolina. BLS required. National certification as a NP required prior to or within 6 months of employment.
- 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.
Experience
1+ years of APP experience strongly 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.
Nearest Major Market:Raleigh
Freqently Asked Questions
In Cary and across North Carolina, specialty certifications in gastrointestinal care or inflammatory bowel disease management significantly enhance a Nurse Practitioner/Physician's credentials. Certifications aligned with Duke's advanced practice focus, such as bowel disease specialties or integrative care certifications, offer competitive edges in local job markets.
While both provide comprehensive care, Nurse Practitioners often focus on holistic patient education and care coordination, whereas Physician Assistants might engage more closely with diagnostic procedures and treatment plans. Both collaborate extensively but may have varying scopes depending on institutional protocols like those at Duke Health.
Tasks include detailed patient histories, prescribing medications, ordering labs, and coordinating multidisciplinary care. Emphasis is placed on managing chronic conditions such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, requiring expertise in specialty pharmacy processes and patient education.
Duke’s legacy in advanced practice education and research offers unparalleled professional development, including CME funding and leadership opportunities. Working at Duke facilitates exposure to top-tier GI specialists, fostering skill enhancement and potential academic collaboration.
Duke provides access to cutting-edge research, integrative care models, and a multidisciplinary team environment. Clinicians benefit from structured professional advancement programs and participation in specialized conferences, enhancing both clinical expertise and academic credentials.
Cary's growing population and proximity to Raleigh’s healthcare hubs increase demand for advanced practice providers in GI specialties. The area's emphasis on outpatient care and chronic disease management drives hiring for skilled Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
With clinics in both Cary and nearby Raleigh, staff often benefit from manageable commutes due to the region's infrastructure and flexible scheduling. This accessibility supports maintaining a balanced lifestyle while meeting patient care demands.
Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in gastroenterology within Cary typically earn between $95,000 and $120,000 annually, reflecting local demand and Duke's competitive compensation packages. Benefits and CME funding further enhance overall remuneration.
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