Physician Assistant - Duke Health Lake Norman Orthopedics Spine

Job Description

As a part of Duke Health Lake Norman, 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 Health Lake Norman Advanced Practice Provider Highlights :

• The smallest of Duke Health's four hospitals at 123-beds, the Duke Health Lake Norman hospital offers APPs opportunities to practice within team based integrative care in a variety of specialties, including emergency medicine, cardiology, orthopedics, women's services, and surgical specialties.
• Located in Mooresville, NC, you can enjoy a thriving lakeside community with top schools, outdoor recreation, and exceptional quality of life.
• 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 APPs are expected to work to the top of their scope in order to contribute to Duke's missions which include clinical practice, education, and research.

Job Location(s)

Duke Health Orthopedic Spine and Pain Management - 517 Alcove Road - Mooresville, NC; Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital - 171 Fairview Road - Mooresville, NC

Job Summary

We are seeking a Physician Assistant - in our Duke Health Orthopedic Spine and Pain Management clinic located in Mooresville, NC. The APP will work in collaboration with the attending physician and APP to provide direct patient care services to Orthopedic Spine patients in the clinic and hospital setting as well as first assist in the operating room.

The APP contributes to excellence in patient care and consulting and provides leadership to the organization and healthcare professions.

In-patient consults and surgery are performed at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital.

Job Hours

Primary hours will be Monday through Friday with hours flexible to meet the needs of the patients.  Includes orthopedic spine surgery, rotational on-call responsibilities and inpatient rounding including weekends.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Experience

Job Eligibility Requirements

Education

Certification

License

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