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. Duke Health Integrated Practice Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of the Duke Health mission across the state of North Carolina. Job Location Duke Medical Pavillion, Duke North OR, and South Clinic Durham, NC Job Summary We are seeking a Physician Assistant to join Duke’s Cardiothoracic Surgery team as part of a premier robotic thoracic surgery group. The role would serve as a primary robotic first assistant on general thoracic surgery cases; including anterior mediastinum, foregut, and lung resections. The role will also include responsibilities such as managing robotic APP coverage, clinical instruction, and research. One day per week will include providing APP coverage in the multidisciplinary benign esophageal outpatient clinic. Desired Experience: Minimally invasive surgery experience Robotic PA experience Prefer thoracic surgery experience General surgery experience Job Hours Monday-Friday, day shift, with flexibility to meet clinic and OR coverage needs. There are no on-call requirements for this role. Job Duties & Responsibilities Surgical First Assisting / Robotic First Assisting and general thoracic surgery cases Coordination of the robotic surgery schedule for first assist bedside first assisting coverage. Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist physician in diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care; record the normal and abnormal data for review by the physician. Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations, and record in the patient's record; write progress notes; prepare patient workups and summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings; obtain psychosocial history relevant to patient care, and assume responsibility for developing therapeutic relationships with patients. Order and schedule laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explain necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient. Triage outpatient phone calls and coordinate all necessary efforts in support of direct patient care. Communicate with family members regarding patient care and concerns; provide patient care support and follow up to ensure patient care is coordinated/communicated effectively; provide clinical instruction and oversight to nursing staff. Ensure appropriate communication with all referring physicians. Work with the hospital nursing team, residents, fellows, inpatient APPs, etc., upon transition of care to outpatient coverage. Initiate referrals to other healthcare providers, and/or consults with the attending physicians or the collaborating physic
