Physician - Intensivist

US-NC-Pinehurst

Job ID: 2026-19605
Type: Full Time: 36 or more hrs/wk
# of Openings: 1
Category: Physician
FirstHealth Family Medicine

Overview

Critical Care Intensivist Physician in Pinehurst, NC

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FirstHealth of the Carolinas is seeking an experienced Intensivistto 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 withboutiquesshops, 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 FHPG-Recruitment@firsthealth.org.