Duke Careers·Durham, North Carolina
Provide specialized clinical care for patients within the Duke Orthopedics Spine-Bone Health and Fracture Liaison Service. Manage patient treatment plans and coordinate care for bone health and fracture recovery.
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.
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 Spine Center - 40 Duke Medicine Circle - Durham, NC
We are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for the Duke Orthopedics Fracture Liaison Service located in Durham, NC. The APP will provide services to patients needing Orthopedic Bone Health care in collaboration with the attending physician.
Primary hours will be Monday through Friday with hours flexible to meet the needs of the patients.
Prefer 1+ years of work experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant caring for Orthopedics Spine, Bone Health or Endocrinology patients. If a recent NP or PA graduate, clinical rotations in Orthopedics and/or Endocrinology is preferred.
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.
Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. National certification as a NP required.
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.
Both: DEA licensure with full prescriptive authority required.
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Market context
Advanced-practice roles in North Carolina often show steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and specialty practices, especially for candidates who can work autonomously and meet licensure and certification requirements. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a graduate nursing degree, 2–4 years of relevant experience, and current NC licensure, DEA, and BLS credentials. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then confirm your certifications and tailor your application to the setting and scope of practice.