Senior Director, Communications -Ambulatory & Physician Practices

Duke

1 month ago

United StatesFull TimeGeneral Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Duke Careers as a Senior Director, Communications -Ambulatory & Physician Practices in United States. 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.

Key Responsibilities

Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.

10+ years of experience in communications, marketing, or public relations—preferably in healthcare, ambulatory operations, or large complex organizations.

Experience leading integrated communications strategies with measurable impact.

Demonstrated ability to partner with executives, clinicians, and operational leaders.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Duke Careers as a Senior Director, Communications -Ambulatory & Physician Practices.

Key Skills

Strategic CounselCommunications StrategyInternal CommunicationsExecutive CommunicationsChange ManagementWorkforce EngagementStakeholder RelationshipsProject ManagementData AnalysisRisk MitigationCrisis CommunicationTeam LeadershipOperational TransformationPatient AccessStorytellingGovernance

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Senior Director, Communications -Ambulatory & Physician Practices position at Duke Careers includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at Duke Careers is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Strategic Counsel, Communications Strategy, Internal Communications, Executive Communications, Change Management, Workforce Engagement, Stakeholder Relationships, Project Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: This senior leadership role is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive communications strategy to advance the priorities of Duke Health's ambulatory enterprise and physician practices, including outpatient clinics and community practices. The director will provide strategic counsel ...

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