Physician - Intensivist

Critical Care Intensivist Physician in Pinehurst, NC

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

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For more information and to apply, please contact our in-house Physician Recruitment team at View email address on click.appcast.io.