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FirstHealth of the Carolinas
Pinehurst, North Carolina

Physician - Neurohospitalist

Hospital MedicineNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Neurohospitalist in Pinehurst, NC
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FirstHealth of the Carolinas is seeking a Neurohospitalist to join our established inpatient neuroscience program at our flagship campus and certified stroke center, Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC. This is an excellent opportunity to practice high-quality, team-based neurology in a well-resourced, community-focused hospital environment. Live in a desirable resort destination just one hour away from Raleigh/Durham!

Position Highlights

About the Opportunity

  • Dedicated inpatient Neurohospitalist role.
  • Desirable block schedule with 45 day shifts per quarter.

8 AM - 6 PM in-house presence. No nights!

  • Two Neurohospitalists on service most shifts, collegial environment.
  • Established intensivist, hospitalist, neurosurgery, and specialty support.
  • Epic EMR system throughout the health system.
  • Integrated healthcare system with advanced diagnostics and subspecialty access.

Our stroke program is nationally recognized for excellence, holding DNV Primary Stroke Center Certification as well as multiple American Heart Association Get with The Guidelines® distinctions, including Target: Stroke Gold Plus with Honor Roll Elite, Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, and Rural Stroke GOLD.

Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits Package

  • Competitive base salary
  • Quality incentive
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Free fitness center membership
  • Health, life, and disability coverage options
  • 3 retirement savings plans – 401a, 403b with match, 457b
  • Relocation stipend
  • CME allowance plus reimbursement for NC license and DEA
  • Provider wellbeing resources
  • Paid malpractice 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, we are a financially stable organization with four hospitals, 610 beds.

Here you will find specialty and subspecialty services and technologies that rival those typically only found in academic institutions and in larger metropolitan areas.

We are leading the way with the latest advancements in cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, oncology, neonatology, and bariatric surgery.

Nationally recognized for patient safety, outcomes, and hospital performance.

FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital was named to the PINC AI™ 100 Top Hospitals® list three years in a row and eight years in a row as one of the nation’s best hospitals.

About the Community

Located in the heart of NC, Pinehurst is a picturesque community renowned for its unique blend of Southern charm, outdoor recreation, and world-class amenities. It is home to over 40 golf courses and host of the USGA’s most prestigious events including several U.S. Open championships.

Neighboring Southern Pines – “Horse Country” – is home to first-rate equestrian facilities as well as a vibrant downtown filled with boutiques shops, cafes, and art galleries.

Our central location is within reach of major metro areas (1 hour to Raleigh-Durham, 2 hours to Charlotte), and just 3 hours to either the beach or the mountains.

Moore County boasts a vibrant economy rooted in tourism and golf, also supported by small manufacturing, a growing healthcare industry, a strong community college program, and entrepreneurship.

Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life … temperate 4-season climate, within reach of urban areas, and consistently ranked among the state’s safest communities.

The tri-cities (Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen) have been selected by POLICOM as North Carolina’s #1 strongest Micropolitan for 6 years running.

Qualifications

  • Completion of ACGME- or AOA-approved Neurology residency and board certification are required.
  • Completion of vascular neurology or neurocritical fellowship is optional.
  • Must have clean background, ability to get NC licensure and NC DEA.
  • AHA ACLS certification required.

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

Key Responsibilities

The Neurohospitalist will provide high-quality, team-based inpatient neurological care at a certified stroke center. Responsibilities include maintaining an in-house presence during scheduled shifts and collaborating with intensivists, hospitalists, and neurosurgeons.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Stroke careInpatient careNeurocritical careTeam-based careClinical diagnostics

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 80% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physician market look like in North Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · top 25% in hospital medicineranked against 1,186 Hospital Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $300k (middle half $268k–$372k)430 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in North Carolina507 active22,664 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 80% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentNorth Carolina Physician listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $30k) · 18% offer loan repayment507 active listings, Oct 2026
Physician pay trend+2.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,186 Hospital Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 80% of Hospital Medicine listings

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About FirstHealth of the Carolinas

Hospitals and Health Care
Pinehurst, North Carolina
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Base Salary
Quality Incentive
Paid Parental Leave
Free Fitness Center Membership
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Coverage
401a

Living in Pinehurst

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$496k
Typical market rent
$2,012/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.3
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.