Physician Assistant - Outpatient Abdominal Transplant Clinic

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. Duke Health Integrated Practice Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of the Duke Health mission across the state of North Carolina.Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant) Outpatient Abdominal Transplant Clinic Location:Duke University Hospital2301 Erwin RoadDurham, NC 27710 Work Schedule:Monday–Friday | Day ShiftPrimarily outpatient/ambulatory

Position Summary

Duke University Hospital is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the Outpatient Abdominal Transplant Clinic. The APP will provide comprehensive, high-quality, evidence-based care to adult abdominal transplant patients across the pre‑ and post‑transplant continuum within Duke Health ambulatory practice settings. This role functions within a highly collaborative, interprofessional transplant care model and practices to the full extent of licensure and training in alignment with Duke Advanced Practice standards. The APP supports the Division of Abdominal Transplant Surgery by enhancing access, continuity, quality, and outcomes of care in a nationally recognized academic transplant program.

Clinical Responsibilities

Obtain comprehensive medical histories, perform focused and complete physical examinations, and synthesize clinical data to guide care Review, interpret, and act upon diagnostic studies, including laboratory results and imaging Develop accurate and comprehensive differential diagnoses and evidence‑based treatment plans Prescribe, manage, and adjust immunosuppressive and transplant‑related medications in accordance with departmental guidelines and credentialed privileges Provide longitudinal management of pre‑ and post‑transplant patients, revising plans of care as clinical conditions evolve Manage post‑transplant issues including rejection surveillance, infectious evaluations, and post‑operative complications Perform medical procedures within the scope of practice, credentialing, and departmental standards Maintain timely, thorough, and concise documentation to support care delivery, continuity, quality metrics, and compliant billing Prioritize patient flow and clinic efficiency while maintaining productivity expectations Participate in quality, safety, and clinical improvement initiatives specific to transplant care

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated clinical competence in the management of complex patients in a specialty outpatient setting Strong analytical, critical‑thinking, and clinical decision‑making skills Ability to practice both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary transplant team Effective written and verbal communication skills with diverse patient populations and clinical stakeholders Strong interpersonal skills that support patient care, teamwork, and clinic operations Demonstrated proficiency in medical record documentation to substantiate clinical care and accurate billing