Physician - Emergency Medicine @DRH

This Emergency Medicine position at Duke Health 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.

Nationally, Emergency Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $350k, with the typical range spanning $270k to $450k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Durham, North Carolina.

Key skills and qualifications: Medical Assessment, Diagnostic Determination, Clinical Management, Patient Care, Clinical Documentation, Emergency Medicine, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, ACLS. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Emergency Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Provide direct clinical care, medical assessment, and diagnostic determination for patients in the Emergency Department. Ensure accurate clinical documentation and collaborate with consulting providers to facilitate ongoing patient treatment.

Benefits package: Comprehensive benefits package (Duke Health standard). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.