Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Outpatient

Overview

Experienced Palliative Care NP/PA - 100% Outpatient needed in Pinehurst, NC

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We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to carry out our mission, “To care for people.”   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. Join a close-knit team that is making a difference!  

Position Highlights

About the Opportunity:

• The Outpatient Palliative Care APP will treat patients in their homes or facilities within the Moore County area.
• The care team includes seven Palliative Care APPs and two dedicated social workers.
• Weekday position with protected administrative time.
• Call Schedule 1:4 weeks with Hospice: M-F 5:00 pm- 8: 30 am, 24-hour coverage Saturday and Sunday.
• 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
• 2 retirement savings plans – 401a, 403b with match
• Free Fitness Center membership
• CME allowance, reimbursement for license and DEA
• Provider wellbeing resources
• Paid malpractice with tail coverage 

About FirstHealth: 

• Headquartered in Pinehurst, NC, we are a financially stable organization with four hospitals (549 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.
• 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 Hospitalsby Fortune/PINC AI eight times —  North Carolina’s only hospital to achieve this recognition, and more often than any other in the state. 
• FirstHealth Hospice earned the 2025 SHPBest™ “Superior Performer” award for caregiver and family experience, also ranking in the top 20% nationally among 1,800 hospice providers.  This marks the third consecutive year FirstHealth Hospice has received the honor.  FirstHealth was one of only six hospice organizations in North Carolina earning a spot on the SHPBest list and the only one in the Sandhills.
• Recognized as one of the Top 150 Places to Work in Health Care by Becker’s Healthcare for the last 3 consecutive years.
• Ranked No. 2 in the state in Patient Picks category and raked No. 3 in the best hospital ranking by Business N.C. Magazine.
• 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 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 2 years of advanced practice experience required. NPs 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.

For more information and to apply, please contact our in-house Physician Recruitment team at [email protected].