APP - Hospitalist - Rockingham
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Job Description
Hospitalist APP Opportunity in Central North Carolina!
FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a private, community-based health care network serving the mid-Carolinas and is seeking an experienced Hospitalist APP to join our established inpatient medicine team at our Richmond campus in Rockingham, NC.
Position Highlights
Practice at a 99-bed facility with highly trained staff.
Stable Hospitalist service has been in-house for 20+ years. Very collegial team with low turnover.
A community-focused hospital that values teamwork and professional growth.
Work within an integrated health system that provides seamless access to specialists, resources, and higher levels of care throughout the FirstHealth network.
Serve diverse patient populations while maintaining the support and resources of the larger FirstHealth system.
Dedicated Nocturnist APPs.
Hospitalist service also includes Intensivists, Neurology, Pediatrics, and Geriatrics at our flagship hospital in Pinehurst, NC.
Supportive administration, collegial relationships with Primary Care physicians and specialists, and easy access to subspecialists.
- Efficient patient transfer process throughout the FirstHealth system.
- Desirable 7-on/7-off block schedule (180 shifts/year).
- 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 – 401(a), 403(b) with match, and 457(b)
- Relocation stipend
- CME allowance plus reimbursement for NC license and DEA
- 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 comprehensive health care system serving communities throughout the mid-Carolinas.
Our physicians have access to specialty and subspecialty services and advanced technologies typically associated with larger metropolitan and academic health systems.
FirstHealth offers advanced services in cardiac care, neurosurgery, orthopedics, oncology, neonatology, bariatric surgery, and numerous other specialties.
Nationally recognized for quality, patient safety, clinical outcomes, and patient experience.
Practice within a collaborative system designed to provide physicians with strong clinical support and streamlined access to specialty care.
About the Community
Rockingham/Richmond County offers a small-town community feel, outdoor recreation, family-friendly neighborhoods, and convenient access throughout the Carolinas.
Within easy reach of the world-renowned golf courses of Pinehurst and the equestrian lifestyle of Southern Pines.
- Temperate climate allows for outdoor activities throughout the year.
- Convenient access to Charlotte, Raleigh, the Atlantic Coast, and the Appalachian Mountains.
- Easy access to major airports.
Enjoy the best of both worlds — welcoming communities and a relaxed quality of life with access to the amenities of larger metropolitan areas.
Qualifications
2+ years of Advanced Practice experience in a hospital setting is required.
PA must be a graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant program and have NCCPA certification. NP must be a graduate of a Nurse Practitioner Education program and have national certification.
Must be able to exercise a high degree of initiative, judgment, and discretion in decision making.
Clean background, NC license, NC DEA, and AHA ACLS certification required.
For more information and to apply, please contact our in-house Physician Recruitment team at FHPG-Recruitment@firsthealth.org.
Key Responsibilities
The Hospitalist APP will join an established inpatient medicine team to provide care for patients at a 99-bed facility. Responsibilities include exercising clinical judgment and initiative while working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of specialists.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates APP - Hospitalist - Rockingham at FirstHealth of the Carolinas a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Hospital Medicine (NP) — ranked against 352 active Hospital Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Hospital Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 56% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · top 25% in hospital medicine (np) | ranked against 352 Hospital Medicine (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Hospital Medicine NP median $133k (middle half $125k–$192k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | North Carolina index 94.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Hospital Medicine NP listings in North Carolina | 11 active | 393 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 22% remote · 56% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | North Carolina nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 12% offer loan repayment422 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Hospital Medicine NP hiring demand | #4 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 42 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 119 postings, 207 closed |
| New Hospital Medicine NP listings | 135 in the last 30 days | 146 the 30 days before (−8%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Hospital Medicine NP pay trend | +2.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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