APP - Lung Screening and Nodule in Pinehurst, North Carolina at FirstHealth of the Carolinas

Lung Screening and Nodule PA/NP in Pinehurst, NC

Help detect cancer earlier. Make a lasting impact. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Advanced Practice Provider to join our Lung Cancer Program recently recognized as a Center of Excellence by GO2 for Lung Cancer, reflecting the exceptional quality of care we provide and our innovative approach to identifying lung cancer at its earliest, most treatable stages.

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a private, not-for-profit healthcare network serving the Sandhills of North Carolina, nationally recognized as a top 150 place to work in health care by Becker’s Healthcare three years in a row!

• Play an important role in early detection and evaluation of lung cancer.
• Monday through Friday schedule.
• 100% outpatient. No nights, weekends, or hospital call responsibilities.
• Focus on evaluation and management of patients through our centralized lung screening and incidental nodule management program.
• Work collaboratively with Pulmonology, Thoracic Surgery, Oncology, Nurse Navigators, and Lung Nodule Program Coordinators.
• Participate in a highly coordinated, patient-centered model of care.
• Work alongside a highly collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Opportunity to become an expert in lung nodule evaluation and lung cancer screening.
• Excellent compensation and benefits:
  • Competitive base salary
  • Comprehensive health, life and disability benefits
  • 2 retirement savings plans – 401a, 403b with match
  • Paid time off benefits
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Relocation allowance
  • $2,500 CME allowance, CME days, plus reimbursement for DEA and Licensure
  • Free Fitness center membership
  • Wellbeing resources
  • Paid malpractice with tail coverage

About FirstHealth of the Carolinas:

• Headquartered in Pinehurst, NC, we are a financially stable organization with four hospitals (546 beds), and facilities for inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation, hospice, a palliative care program, home care, community outreach programs, integrated neurosciences, health & fitness centers, primary, 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.
• Our organizational culture is guided by a commitment to patient safety, quality, and performance excellence, as evidenced by some of FH Moore Regional Hospital’s recent achievements:
• Moore Regional Hospital was tied for #6 Best Hospital in North Carolina in Business North Carolina Magazine’s 2026 rankings, while MRH–Richmond ranked tied for #7 on the “Patient Picks” list.
• FirstHealth has been designated an ACS Surgical Quality Partner, reflecting a commitment to high standards in surgical care.
• Moore Regional Hospital is accredited by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery.

About the Community:

• Pinehurst, located in the heart of NC, is a picturesque community renowned for its unique blend of Southern charm, outdoor recreation, and world-class amenities.
• 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 years running.
• This "Home of American Golf" boasts a collection of legendary golf courses and is now a second home for the USGA.
• Neighboring Southern Pines – “Horse Country” – is home to first-rate equestrian facilities including state-of-the-art training centers, riding arenas, and boarding stables.

• 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.
• At least 2 years of Advanced Practice experience, preferably in pulmonology, oncology, or thoracic surgery.
• Clean background, NC license, NC DEA, and BLS certification required.

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