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Requisition Number: 269231
Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTIC
Date: Apr 23, 2026
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.
Duke Advanced Practice Highlights:
- The nation’s first Physician Assistant Program was created at Duke in 1965 and is consistently ranked No. 1 in the country.
- The Duke School of Nursing is consistently ranked as one of the top nursing schools and their MSN and DNP programs offers eight advanced practice registered nurse majors and specialty certifications, as well as post master’s certificates and certification alignment programs.
- Commitment to ongoing learning for APPs through annual CME funding and access to high-quality Duke CME offerings including APP Grand Rounds and a professional advancement program. APPs are leaders in multiple arenas within Duke.
- Duke offers APPs opportunities to practice within team based integrative care in a tremendous variety of specialties. APPs are expected to work to top of scope in order to contribute to Duke’s missions which include clinical practice, education, and research.
- Practice locations can include Duke Health’s three hospitals or over 140 primary care and specialty care clinics throughout North Carolina.
Job Location
Duke Neurology Clinic 1L, 40 Duke Medicine Circle, Durham, NC
Duke Neurology Clinic, 932 Morreene Road, Durham, NC
Job Summary
We are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider in our General Neurology Clinics located in Durham, NC to work in collaboration with attending physicians and APPs, collect and document data, conduct diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, order and schedule laboratory studies and professional consultations, and provide direct patient care services. Primary hours will be Monday through Friday, day shift, with hours flexible to meet the needs of the patients. Cross coverage of Inbasket for providers in the Duke Campus General Neurology group may be needed for illness or vacation.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
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Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist physician in diagnosing neurological problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care; record the normal and abnormal data for review by the physician and/or care of the patient.
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Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations, and record the date 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.
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Order and schedule laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explain necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
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Practice will be limited to general neurology. Patient population will include 8 clinic sessions of general neurology with a mix of new and return patients as determined by supervising neurologists. Additionally, there is an opportunity based on applicant interest for 1-2 clinic sessions/week for procedures (botulinum toxin injections, occipital nerve block, lumbar puncture). Total clinic sessions 8 per week including general neurology and procedures.
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Participation in clinical research or teaching opportunities are available based on discussion with supervising neurologists.
Job Eligibility 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.
License
- Nurse Practitioners: Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required. National certification as a NP required prior to or within 6 months of employment.
- Physician Assistants: Must be licensed in the state of NC, and be certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Experience
1+ years of APP experience strongly preferred. Experience providing neurological care is preferred.
Job Hours
Monday-Friday, day shift, with flexibility to meet clinic needs
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh
Work Arrangement: Regular
Requisition Number: 269231
Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTIC
Date: Apr 23, 2026
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.
Duke Advanced Practice Highlights:
- The nation’s first Physician Assistant Program was created at Duke in 1965 and is consistently ranked No. 1 in the country.
- The Duke School of Nursing is consistently ranked as one of the top nursing schools and their MSN and DNP programs offers eight advanced practice registered nurse majors and specialty certifications, as well as post master’s certificates and certification alignment programs.
- Commitment to ongoing learning for APPs through annual CME funding and access to high-quality Duke CME offerings including APP Grand Rounds and a professional advancement program. APPs are leaders in multiple arenas within Duke.
- Duke offers APPs opportunities to practice within team based integrative care in a tremendous variety of specialties. APPs are expected to work to top of scope in order to contribute to Duke’s missions which include clinical practice, education, and research.
- Practice locations can include Duke Health’s three hospitals or over 140 primary care and specialty care clinics throughout North Carolina.
Job Location
Duke Neurology Clinic 1L, 40 Duke Medicine Circle, Durham, NC
Duke Neurology Clinic, 932 Morreene Road, Durham, NC
Job Summary
We are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider in our General Neurology Clinics located in Durham, NC to work in collaboration with attending physicians and APPs, collect and document data, conduct diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, order and schedule laboratory studies and professional consultations, and provide direct patient care services. Primary hours will be Monday through Friday, day shift, with hours flexible to meet the needs of the patients. Cross coverage of Inbasket for providers in the Duke Campus General Neurology group may be needed for illness or vacation.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
-
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist physician in diagnosing neurological problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care; record the normal and abnormal data for review by the physician and/or care of the patient.
-
Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations, and record the date 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.
-
Practice will be limited to general neurology. Patient population will include 8 clinic sessions of general neurology with a mix of new and return patients as determined by supervising neurologists. Additionally, there is an opportunity based on applicant interest for 1-2 clinic sessions/week for procedures (botulinum toxin injections, occipital nerve block, lumbar puncture). Total clinic sessions 8 per week including general neurology and procedures.
-
Participation in clinical research or teaching opportunities are available based on discussion with supervising neurologists.
Job Eligibility 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.
License
- Nurse Practitioners: Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required. National certification as a NP required prior to or within 6 months of employment.
- Physician Assistants: Must be licensed in the state of NC, and be certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Experience
1+ years of APP experience strongly preferred. Experience providing neurological care is preferred.
Job Hours
Monday-Friday, day shift, with flexibility to meet clinic needs
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh
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Verify Your Credentials Through ECFMG Early
Duke's credentialing process for Medical Doctors requires ECFMG certification before any offer advances to the visa filing stage. Start this verification well before applying so credentialing delays don't stall your sponsorship timeline.
Target Roles Tied to Academic Departments
Duke recruits physicians across clinical and faculty-track positions. Roles with a research or teaching component often move faster through internal approvals because they align with Duke's cap-exempt H-1B eligibility as a nonprofit research institution.
Use Migrate Mate to Find Open Physician Roles
Duke posts Medical Doctor openings across specialties at different times of year. Search Migrate Mate to filter for Duke University physician roles that explicitly support visa sponsorship, so you're applying to positions already confirmed for international candidates.
Clarify Specialty Board Certification Requirements Upfront
Duke expects physicians to be board-certified or board-eligible in the relevant specialty. Confirm whether your foreign postgraduate training satisfies ABMS equivalency requirements before the offer stage, since this directly affects the LCA filing DOL will review.
Understand Duke's Cap-Exempt H-1B Advantage
As a nonprofit affiliated with a higher education institution, Duke can file H-1B petitions with USCIS outside the annual 85,000 cap. That means you're not subject to the April lottery, and petitions can be filed year-round whenever a role is filled.
Align Your J-1 Waiver Timeline with Duke's Offer
If you completed a residency on a J-1 visa, you'll need a waiver of the two-year home residency requirement before Duke can file an H-1B. Conrad State 30 and interested government agency waivers both take months, so start this process the moment you receive a conditional offer.
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Find Medical Doctor at Duke University JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Duke University sponsor H-1B visas for Medical Doctors?
Yes. Duke University sponsors H-1B visas for Medical Doctors and has a consistent record of doing so for clinical and academic physician roles. Because Duke qualifies as a nonprofit affiliated with a higher education institution, it can file H-1B petitions as a cap-exempt employer, meaning you don't need to win the annual lottery and filings can happen year-round.
How do I apply for Medical Doctor jobs at Duke University?
Applications for Medical Doctor positions at Duke go through Duke Health's careers portal, where roles are listed by specialty and department. Review each posting carefully for sponsorship language and confirm visa support with the recruiter early in the process. Positions are posted on a rolling basis, so checking regularly or using a filtered job board like Migrate Mate helps you catch new openings as they appear.
Which visa types does Duke University use for Medical Doctor roles?
Duke sponsors H-1B visas for most physician hires, including cap-exempt filings year-round. For Australians, the E-3 is also available and follows a similar specialty occupation standard. For permanent residency, Duke has sponsored physicians through EB-2 and EB-3 PERM-based pathways. The right visa type depends on your nationality, prior visa history, and whether any J-1 waiver obligations apply.
What qualifications does Duke expect from international Medical Doctor candidates?
Duke expects an MD or equivalent foreign medical degree, ECFMG certification, and completion of U.S. residency training in the relevant specialty. Board certification or board eligibility is typically required for attending-level roles. For research-focused physician positions, publications and fellowship training carry additional weight. Foreign postgraduate training may count toward specialty requirements but must be evaluated for ABMS equivalency.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Medical Doctor at Duke?
From a signed offer to an approved H-1B petition, allow at least three to six months under standard USCIS processing. If you need a J-1 waiver first, add another three to six months for that process alone. USCIS premium processing can reduce the H-1B adjudication window to around 15 business days, but credentialing, LCA certification with DOL, and internal approvals all happen before that step and can't be accelerated.
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