APP - Palliative Care - Inpatient

Overview

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. First Health 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, 8 A-5 P, 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 allowanceCME allowance, reimbursement for license and DEA
  • Provider wellbeing resources
  • Paid malpractice with tail coverage

• 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 Health grades. First Health 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!

• 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.