Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Perianesthesia and Surgical Screening (PASS)

This Anesthesiology position at Duke is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Anesthesiology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $400k, with the typical range spanning $310k to $520k 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 history assessment, Physical exams, Medication reconciliation, Perioperative guidance, Diagnostic testing, Patient consultation, Diabetes management, Nutrition counseling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Anesthesiology role.

Core responsibilities: The APP will conduct thorough medical and surgical history assessments and physical exams to optimize patient risk factors prior to anesthesia and surgery. They will also order diagnostic testing, provide perioperative guidance, and collaborate with the Department of Anesthesia to ensure patient rea...