Physician - Hospitalist - Pinehurst

Hospitalist Opportunity in Beautiful Pinehurst, NC

Enjoy the best of all worlds! Join an award-winning health care organization in one of North Carolina’s most desirable communities.

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a private, not-for-profit, community-based health care network serving the mid-Carolinas. We invite you to join our established Hospitalist team and become part of a mission-driven organization committed to exceptional patient care, quality, safety, and creating a supportive environment where providers can thrive. Join us on our journey to zero harm and to be the best place to work in health care!

Position Highlights

Practice at our flagship campus, FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, a 402-bed acute care regional referral center in Pinehurst, NC.

Join a stable, established in-house Hospitalist program with a strong core group of physicians, excellent retention, and a collegial team environment.

Dedicated Nocturnists provide nighttime coverage.

Collaborative inpatient services include Hospital Medicine, Critical Care/Intensivists, Neurology, Pediatrics, and Geriatrics.

Easy access to a broad range of specialty and subspecialty support, including Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Critical Care, Gastroenterology, Infectious Disease, Pulmonary Medicine, Neurology, and more.

• Supportive administration and strong relationships with specialists and other members of the medical staff.
• Desirable 7 on/7 off block schedule – 180 shifts per year, providing excellent work-life balance.
• Join a physician-led, financially stable group of hospital-employed providers.

Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits Package

• Competitive base salary
• Quality incentive
• Paid Parental Leave
• Free fitness center membership
• Health, life, and disability coverage options
• Three retirement savings plans – 401a, 403b with match, and 457b
• Relocation stipend
• CME allowance plus reimbursement for NC license and DEA
• Comprehensive provider wellbeing resources
• Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• 501(c)(3) status provides eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

About FirstHealth of the Carolinas

Headquartered in Pinehurst, NC, FirstHealth is a financially stable, four-hospital health care network serving communities throughout the mid-Carolinas.

Physicians have access to specialty and subspecialty services, advanced technology, and clinical resources that rival those typically found in larger metropolitan and academic medical centers.

FirstHealth continues to lead the region with advanced programs in cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, oncology, neonatology, bariatric surgery, and other highly specialized areas of care.

Nationally recognized for patient safety, quality outcomes, patient experience, hospital performance, and workplace culture.

FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital has been recognized as one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Fortune/PINC AI eight times.

Moore Regional Hospital received the 2026 Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ for the 19th consecutive year, placing the hospital among the top 5% in the nation for patient experience.

FirstHealth has been recognized by Becker’s Healthcare as one of the Top 150 Places to Work in Health Care for three consecutive years.

About the Community

Located in the heart of North Carolina, Pinehurst is a picturesque community known for its unique combination of Southern charm, exceptional quality of life, outdoor recreation, and world-class amenities.

Known as the Home of American Golf, the Pinehurst area features more than 40 golf courses and is home to the USGA headquarters and some of the organization’s most prestigious events, including multiple U.S. Open Championships.

Neighboring Southern Pines – known as “Horse Country” – offers first-rate equestrian facilities along with a vibrant downtown filled with boutiques, restaurants, cafés, and art galleries.

Enjoy the relaxed lifestyle of a smaller community while remaining within easy reach of major metropolitan areas – approximately 1 hour to Raleigh-Durham and 2 hours to Charlotte.

North Carolina’s beaches and mountains are both approximately three hours away, making weekend getaways easy.

Moore County offers a vibrant economy supported by tourism, golf, health care, small business, manufacturing, education, and entrepreneurship.

Residents enjoy a temperate four-season climate with opportunities for golf, hiking, cycling, equestrian activities, recreation, and family-friendly events throughout the year.

The Pinehurst, Southern Pines, and Aberdeen area offers an exceptional blend of professional opportunity, recreation, community, and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Completion of ACGME- or AOA-approved Internal Medicine residency and board certification are required.
• Must have clean background, ability to get NC licensure and NC DEA.
• AHA ACLS certification required.
• Superior clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in a high acuity Hospitalist program highly desired.

For more information and to apply, please contact our in-house Physician Recruitment team at fhpg-recruitment@firsthealth.org

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