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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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Align your NP licensure before applying
North Carolina requires a separate NP license distinct from your RN license. Confirming your NCBON authorization to practice is complete before you apply removes a common bottleneck that delays Duke's ability to extend a sponsored offer.
Target Duke's academic medical specialties directly
Duke sponsors across specialties, but openings in oncology, cardiology, and transplant medicine tend to be posted through Duke Health's careers portal separately from the university's main HR system. Check both sources so you don't miss active roles.
Distinguish your E-3 and H-1B eligibility early
Duke sponsors both visa types for NPs. If you're an Australian citizen, the E-3 avoids the H-1B lottery entirely and can be filed year-round. Clarify which category applies to you before your first recruiter conversation so the hiring team routes your file correctly.
Request LCA filing details during the offer stage
Duke's legal team files the Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS. Ask your recruiter for the expected LCA submission date so you can track the certified wage determination and confirm it aligns with the posted role's compensation range.
Use Migrate Mate to identify open NP roles at Duke
Filtering for NP positions at Duke with visa sponsorship across a general job board is time-consuming. Migrate Mate surfaces sponsored NP openings directly so you can focus applications on roles where Duke has already indicated sponsorship willingness.
Prepare your credentials for USCIS specialty occupation review
USCIS scrutinizes whether NP roles meet specialty occupation standards. Gather your graduate nursing transcripts, national certification documents from ANCC or AANPCP, and any clinical training records before Duke's legal team begins drafting the H-1B petition.
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Find NP at Duke University JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Duke University sponsor H-1B visas for NPs?
Yes, Duke University sponsors H-1B visas for NP roles through its established immigration program. Because NP positions require a graduate-level nursing degree and national certification, they generally satisfy USCIS specialty occupation requirements. Duke's legal team handles the Labor Condition Application and I-129 petition, but you should confirm sponsorship availability with the specific hiring department during the interview process.
How do I apply for NP jobs at Duke University?
Applications go through Duke Health's careers portal for clinical NP roles and through Duke University's main HR site for positions tied to academic or research functions. Search by job family or department. You can also browse NP openings at Duke that include visa sponsorship through Migrate Mate, which filters roles by sponsorship eligibility so you're not sorting through positions that won't support your visa.
Which visa types does Duke University commonly use for NP roles?
Duke sponsors H-1B and E-3 visas for NPs, along with EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visa categories for candidates pursuing permanent residence. Australian citizens are often routed toward the E-3 because it bypasses the H-1B annual lottery and can be approved at a U.S. consulate without waiting for an October 1 start date. The right category depends on your citizenship and immigration goals.
What qualifications does Duke University expect for NP candidates requiring sponsorship?
Duke expects a Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice, national certification through ANCC or AANPCP in the relevant specialty, and an active or pending North Carolina NP license. For sponsored candidates, your degree and certification also need to satisfy USCIS specialty occupation standards, meaning the role must require the specific graduate-level credential you hold, not just any bachelor's degree.
How do I handle timing if my OPT or current status expires before Duke's onboarding process completes?
If you're on F-1 OPT, the standard cap-gap rule extends your work authorization through September 30 if you have an approved H-1B petition with an October 1 start date. For E-3 candidates, Duke can file for consular processing abroad or a change of status domestically, but the LCA certification from DOL typically adds two to four weeks before USCIS can receive the petition. Discuss your expiration date with Duke's HR team as early as the offer stage.
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