APP - Palliative Care - Inpatient

Experienced Palliative Care NP/PA - 100% Inpatient in Pinehurst, NC

Join a close-knit team that is making a difference!  Located in the beautiful Village of Pinehurst, our organization is considered one of the premier healthcare systems in the Southeast.  FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a private, not-for-profit, community-based health care network serving the mid-Carolinas. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to carry out our mission, “To care for people.”

• The inpatient Palliative Care APP treats patients across multiple units at Moore Regional Hospital. 
• The care team includes seven Palliative Care APPs and two dedicated social workers.
• Multi-disciplinary approach to care; collaborate with Hospitalists, specialists, nurses, discharge planners and others. 
• Dependable schedule offers work-life balance … Monday through Friday, 8A-5P, no call
• Attractive compensation and benefits package: 
  • Base salary plus quarterly productivity incentive
  • 501(c)(3) status provides eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
  • Paid time off benefits and paid Parental Leave
  • Comprehensive health, life, and disability benefits
  • 2 retirement savings plans – 401a, 403b with match
  • Free Fitness Center membership
  • Relocation allowance
  • CME allowance, reimbursement for license and DEA
  • Provider wellbeing resources
  • Paid malpractice with tail coverage

About FirstHealth:

• Headquartered in Pinehurst, NC, we are a financially stable organization with four hospitals (546 beds), and facilities for inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation, hospice, home care, community outreach programs, integrated neurosciences, health & fitness centers, primary care, concierge, and convenient care practices, a hospitality house, EMS, a philanthropic foundation, and more.
• 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.
• Organizational culture guided by a commitment to patient safety, quality, and performance excellence, as evidenced by some of our recent achievements:
  • Named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Fortune/PINC AI eight times —  North Carolina’s only hospital to achieve this recognition, and more often than any other in the state.
  • Outstanding Patient Experience Award in 2026 by Healthgrades. FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital is the only hospital in North Carolina to receive that award for 19 years in a row, which places the hospital in the top 5% in the nation. 
  • Recognized as one of the Top 150 Places to Work in Health Care by Becker’s Healthcare for the last 3 consecutive years.
• Join us on our journey to zero harm and the best place to work in healthcare! 

About the Community: 

• Pinehurst is NC’s #1 strongest Micropolitan for 6 years running
• Consistently ranks Top 3 Safest municipalities in NC
• Lots of outdoor recreation and world-class amenities
• Home of the famous Pinehurst #2 golf course
• Within reach of major metro areas, RDU airport, beaches, major lakes, and the mountains 
• Great combination of Mom & Pop shops and dining as well as chain stores and restaurants 
• Less than 90 minutes to major international airports.

• NP must be a graduate of a nurse practitioner education program and have national certification. 

• PA must be a graduate of an AMA-approved Physician Assistant program and have NCCPA certification.

• Minimum 2 years of advanced practice experience required. APPs function autonomously across all units. 

• Must be able to exercise a high degree of initiative, judgment, and discretion in decision-making. 

• Exceptional communication skills; must be able to effectively navigate sensitive patient/family discussions.

• Clean background, NC license, and NC DEA required.

• AHA ACLS certification required.

To learn more, contact our in-house Physician Recruiter at FHPG-Recruitment@firsthealth.org