APP - Critical Care

Critical Care APP in Pinehurst, NC

Looking for a role that offers true autonomy, collaborative colleagues, and the ability to fully utilize your critical care training? Contact us to learn more! FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a community-based health network located in the heart of North Carolina. We have been nationally recognized as a top 150 place to work by Becker’s Healthcare 3 years in a row!

Opportunity Highlights:

• Practice at FirstHealth’s flagship campus – 402 bed acute care regional referral center.
• Provide comprehensive care to critically ill patients in med-neuro, coronary care, and CVT units.
• Enjoy a high degree of autonomy and professional satisfaction.
• Average census of 28 patients is split between 2 Physicians and 2 APPs per shift. Swing shift support. Nights covered by experienced APP.
• Block schedule, 14 shifts per month.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package:
  • Competitive base salary
  • Quarterly performance incentive
  • Health, life and disability benefits, flexible spending accounts
  • 3 retirement savings plans – 401a, 403b with match, 457b
  • Relocation allowance
  • CME allowance, license and DEA reimbursement
  • Center for Provider Wellbeing resources
  • Paid malpractice with tail coverage
  • 501(c)(3) status provides eligibility for Fed Loan forgiveness (PSLF)

About FirstHealth of the Carolinas:

• Headquartered in Pinehurst, NC, we are a private, not-for-profit, financially stable health care network with four hospitals, 546 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.
• Join us on our journey to zero harm and the best place to work in healthcare!

Community Overview:

• “Micropolitan” area located in world-renowned Sandhills area of NC - Home of American Golf and USGA headquarters.
• Vibrant community with an exceptional quality of life … Pinehurst consistently ranks in the top 3 safest municipalities in North Carolina.
• Neighboring Southern Pines is listed in “50 Best Small Towns in America”.
• Relaxed lifestyle within reach of urban amenities - Raleigh-Durham, Greensboro and Charlotte.
• An abundance of family-oriented recreational activities can be enjoyed year-round in our temperate, 4 season climate.
• Easy access to North Carolina beaches and the Blue Ridge and Smokey Mountains.
• Less than 90 minutes to major international airports.

• 2+ years of Advanced Practice experience in a critical care 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 910.715.1438 or

lcabrera-portillo@firsthealth.org