Physician Assistant - Duke Orthopedics Spine

Duke

4 days ago

Apex, North CarolinaFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery

✓ No Call✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Duke Careers as a Physician Assistant – Orthopedics Spine, No Weekends in United States. 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.

Key Responsibilities

operative workflow including scheduling, pre

ops, and post

Requirements

Education Nurse Practitioners: 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.

Certification BLS required.

Benefits & Compensation

operative workflow including scheduling, pre

ops, and post

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Duke Careers in United States.

Key Skills

Patient CareOrthopedic CareTriagePhysical ExamsDocumentationDiagnostic ProceduresLaboratory StudiesPeri-operative WorkflowCommunicationElectronic Medical RecordConsultationClinical Practice PatternsReferralTeam CollaborationCMEAdvanced Practice Provider

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Duke Orthopedics Spine at Duke a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Orthopedic Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at Duke is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Apex, North Carolina.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Orthopedic Care, Triage, Physical Exams, Documentation, Diagnostic Procedures, Laboratory Studies, Peri-operative Workflow. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The APP will provide direct patient care services in collaboration with the attending physician, focusing on spine orthopedic care and general orthopedics. Responsibilities include coordinating patient care, conducting exams, and assisting in the operating room as needed.

Benefits package: Competitive Compensation, Comprehensive Benefits, CME Funding, Career Advancement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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