Physician Assistant – Neurosurgery

Overview

Neurosurgery Physician Assistant in Pinehurst, NC

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Are you an experienced PA looking for more than just a job? Join the highly respected FirstHealth/UNC Neurosurgery team where collaboration and camaraderie are at the heart of everything we do. Here, you'll work alongside experienced neurosurgeons, PAs, nurses, and support staff who genuinely enjoy working together. From the OR to the clinic, you'll be part of a collegial, team-oriented environment where your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and patient care is a true group effort.

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!

Position Highlights

About the Opportunity:

• Full-service neurosurgical program in collaboration with the esteemed UNC Department of Neurosurgery.
• Responsibilities include surgical first assist, inpatient rounding, and clinic consults.
• Balanced work schedule.
• Excellent compensation and benefits:
  • Competitive base salary
  • Annual retention incentive
  • Comprehensive health, life and disability benefits
  • 3 retirement savings plans – 401a, 403b with match, 457b
  • 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.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant program and have NCCPA certification.
• 2+ years of Neurosurgery or Orthopedic experience strongly preferred.
• The ideal candidate is someone who has a solid knowledge base and OR experience.
• Must be comfortable independently managing assigned patients in a busy practice environment with minimal oversight from the supervising physician.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to exercise a high degree of initiative, judgment, and discretion in decision making.
• 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 [email protected].