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FirstHealth of the Carolinas
Rockingham, North Carolina

Physician - Hospitalist - Rockingham

Hospital MedicineFull-Time

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Job Description

Hospitalist 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 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

Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-approved Internal Medicine residency program, with board certification or board eligibility required.

  • Two years of Hospitalist experience preferred.
  • Must have a clean background, NC medical license, NC DEA, and AHA ACLS certification.
  • Ability and willingness to provide scheduled coverage at both the Hoke Campus in Raeford and Richmond in Rockingham is required.
  • Sorry, no visa sponsorship available.

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

Key Responsibilities

Provide inpatient medical care as part of an established hospitalist team at the Richmond and Hoke campuses. Collaborate with specialists, intensivists, and primary care physicians to ensure seamless patient care and efficient transfers.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Hospitalist medicineInpatient careQuality improvementCommunicationMedical diagnosisPatient management

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 80% have no call, 38% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,164 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Rockingham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$199k
Median resident rent
$659/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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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, 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