Critical Care Physician Assistant - Intensive Care @DRAH

Duke Health

4 days ago

Raleigh, North CarolinaFull TimeCritical Care Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Duke Health as a Critical Care Physician Assistant – Rotating Shifts, ICU 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

organ trauma or multi

system disease /failure, according to established protocols Utilize evidence

based decision

making, critical thinking, and problem

Requirements

Able to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively to solve complex problems.

Able to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership, and others.

Able to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, perform health assessments, treatment, and follow-up.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

Apply to join Duke Health as a Critical Care Physician Assistant – Rotating Shifts, ICU.

Key Skills

Critical CarePatient CareClinical ResearchEmergency InterventionsDiagnostic ProceduresTreatment PlansFamily-Centered CareQuality ImprovementEducationLeadershipDocumentationCommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingEvidence-Based PracticePhysical Exams

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Critical Care Physician Assistant - Intensive Care @DRAH at Duke Health a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Critical Care Medicine physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Critical Care Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Critical Care Medicine position at Duke Health 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Critical Care, Patient Care, Clinical Research, Emergency Interventions, Diagnostic Procedures, Treatment Plans, Family-Centered Care, Quality Improvement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Critical Care Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Critical Care Physician Assistant manages a caseload of critically ill patients in the ICU, providing direct clinical services and collaborating with supervising physicians. Responsibilities include performing physical exams, ordering diagnostic tests, formulating treatment plans, and participat...

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