Physician - Neurohospitalist
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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
Key Skills
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · top 25% in hospital medicine | ranked against 1,186 Hospital Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $300k (middle half $268k–$372k)430 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | North Carolina index 94.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician listings in North Carolina | 507 active | 22,664 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 80% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | North 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 |
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