Physician - Intensivist

Critical Care Intensivist Physician in Pinehurst, NC 

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FirstHealth of the Carolinas is seeking an experienced Intensivist to join our collaborative team at our flagship campus in Pinehurst, NC. We are a nationally recognized and a physician-led health system. FirstHealth was named to Forbes’ America’s Best Employers list and ranked among the top hospitals in Business North Carolina’s Best Hospitals rankings. 

• Join a well-established team of 4 physicians and 6 APPs.  
• Medical, cardiac, and surgical ICUs. 
• Average daily census of 28 is shared between physicians and APPs. 
• Block schedule – 7 on/7 off. 
• Night coverage provided by experienced APPs.  
• Considerable collaboration with subspecialists including cardiology, infectious disease, pulmonology, neurology, and surgery. 
• Epic EMR 
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package: 
  • Base salary + quarterly quality incentive + retention 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) 
  • Sign-on bonus/loan repayment option 

 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. 
• “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. 
• U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals 2025–2026 – ranked #5 in North Carolina and recognized as High Performing in 19 specialties and procedures. 
• Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2025) – 18 consecutive years of recognition. 

 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 consecutive years.

• Completion of ACGME- or AOA-approved residency program 
• Board Certification in Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Anesthesiology Critical Care through ABMS or AOA 
• Previous Intensivist experience (post-fellowship) preferred 
• Clean background, unrestricted NC medical license and NC DEA 
• AHA ACLS certification 

 **Sorry, no visa sponsorship available** 

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