Description

Be You

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As a Family Medicine Physician with Duke Student Health, you'll play an essential role in supporting the health, well-being, and success of more than 19,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.

You'll join a collaborative and mission-driven team of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and administrative professionals who are dedicated to helping students thrive academically, personally, and physically throughout their Duke experience. Whether providing preventive care, managing chronic conditions, addressing mental health concerns, or supporting students through unexpected health challenges, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact every day.

We welcome physicians who are passionate about caring for young adults, committed to inclusive and patient-centered care, and energized by working within a dynamic university environment.

Be Bold

As a faculty physician within Duke Student Health, you'll help shape the future of college health through clinical excellence, education, quality improvement, and student engagement. You will deliver comprehensive care while contributing to innovative programs that advance student wellness and support a thriving campus community.

Position Status: Regular; Full-Time, Exempt, Onsite
Schedule/Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with occasional evening and weekend work required for departmental and divisional events. Position participates in an after-hours on-call coverage for student support
Supervisor: Director, Duke Student Health
Staff Supervision: Advanced Practice Providers

What You'll Do

Provide Exceptional Clinical Care (85%)

• Deliver comprehensive primary and acute care services through both in-person and telehealth visits. 
• Conduct physical examinations, diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning, and referrals as needed.
• Provide preventive care, chronic disease management, urgent care services, and mental health support relevant to the college student population.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation within the electronic health record (EHR).
• Manage EHR communications and patient follow-up activities.
• Participate in after-hours on-call coverage approximately every six to eight weeks in collaboration with the nurse triage service.
• Supervise Advanced Practice Providers in accordance with Duke and state requirements, providing consultation, mentorship, and performance feedback.
• Partner with specialists, clinicians, nurses, and staff to coordinate high-quality, integrated care.
• Participate in Student Health and Student Affairs initiatives, committees, and programs that support student success.

Advance Learning, Innovation, and Quality (10%)

• Engage in scholarly activities that contribute to the advancement of college health and family medicine.
• Publish, present, lecture, or participate in professional development opportunities when appropriate
• Precept Family Medicine, Pediatrics, and Med-Peds residents in the Student Health setting.
• Lead or contribute to quality assessment and quality improvement projects that strengthen healthcare delivery and accreditation efforts.
• Develop educational content and participate in campus outreach initiatives that promote student wellness.

Contribute to the Duke Community (5%)

Support departmental, divisional, and university priorities through special projects and additional responsibilities as assigned.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
Serve as a trusted partner in promoting the health and flourishing of Duke students.

Requirements

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

Education

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
Successful completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency program.

Licensure

Unrestricted North Carolina medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure.
Federal DEA registration and North Carolina prescribing authority.

Certification

Board Certified or Board Eligible through the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM).
Pending residency graduates are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in primary care, urgent care, or related ambulatory practice settings.
• Previous experience working in college health or student health environments.
• Experience performing common office procedures such as:
  • • Suturing
    • Incision and drainage
    • Toenail removal
• Comfort providing evidence-based mental health assessment, management, and medication prescribing.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care, interprofessional collaboration, and health equity.
   

Choose Duke.

At Duke University, you'll find more than a job. You'll discover a community dedicated to excellence, innovation, collaboration, and belonging.

Duke Student Health combines the resources of a world-class academic institution with a deeply personal commitment to student well-being. Our providers benefit from:

• An integrated electronic health record system.
• Access to an expansive Duke specialist network for consultation and referral.
• Comprehensive diagnostic and ancillary services.
• A robust telehealth platform.
• Opportunities for teaching, mentorship, scholarship, and professional growth.
• A collaborative environment where every team member's voice is valued.

Duke is committed to fostering a culture where people from all backgrounds feel welcomed, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We believe our strongest ideas emerge when diverse experiences, viewpoints, and talents come together.  Please check out our full benefits at https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Physical Requirements

This role is primarily office-based with occasional outdoor activities. Duties may include standing or sitting for extended periods, walking throughout campus facilities, using computer technology, climbing stairs, and occasionally lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals.

Application Information

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Anticipated Pay Range

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $180,000 to USD $190,000. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today and help foster the health, resilience, and success of Duke students. Join a team committed to helping every student flourish while advancing the future of college health.

Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.

Duke University 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, ethnicity, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke University 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.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online through AcademicJobsOnline to complete your application:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:  https://students.duke.edu/wellness/studenthealth/
Dr. P. Hunter Spotts