APP - Palliative Care - Inpatient

OverviewExperienced 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.  FirstHealth 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.” Position HighlightsThe 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, 8A-5P, no callAttractive compensation and benefits package: Base salary plus quarterly productivity incentive501(c)(3) status provides eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)Paid time off benefits and paid Parental LeaveComprehensive health, life, and disability benefits2 retirement savings plans – 401a, 403b with matchFree Fitness Center membershipRelocation allowanceCME allowance, reimbursement for license and DEAProvider wellbeing resourcesPaid malpractice with tail coverageAbout FirstHealth: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 Healthgrades. FirstHealth 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!  About the Community: Pinehurst is NC’s #1 strongest Micropolitan for 6 years runningConsistently ranks Top 3 Safest municipalities in NCLots of outdoor recreation and world-class amenitiesHome of the famous Pinehurst #2 golf courseWithin 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. QualificationsNP 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@firsthealth.org