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Experienced Field Hospice Physician in Pinehurst, NC

Join a close-knit and compassionate team that is making a difference! One of the premier medical systems in the Southeast is seeking a dedicated Hospice Physician to deliver exceptional end-of-life in the heart of the Carolinas.  FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a private, not-for-profit, community-based health care network serving the mid-Carolinas.

Position Highlights:

• Patient-centered care team committed to provide highest quality end-of-life care with dignity, grace, comfort, and compassion supporting the patient’s family and the patient.
• Multidisciplinary model – collaborate with physicians, advance practitioner providers, nurses, social workers, counselors, nurse aids, chaplains, and trained volunteers.
• 100% outpatient – conduct home and face-to-face visits in Skilled Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living Facilities in Moore, Montgomery, Lee, and Hoke counties. Mileage reimbursement available.
• Dependable schedule offers work-life balance … Monday through Friday, 8A-5P. Shared call schedule. Reduced schedule (between 20 and 30 hours/week) also available.
• Our 11-bed Hospice House is located on a serene 30-acre campus just minutes away from FirstHealth’s flagship facility, Moore Regional Hospital.
• Provider-led group of hospital employed providers.
• Enjoy a comprehensive compensation and benefits package:
  • Competitive base salary
  • 501(c)(3) status provides eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
  • Annual time off
  • Comprehensive health, life and disability benefits
  • 3 retirement savings plans – 401a, 403b with match, 457b
  • Relocation allowance
  • CME allowance, license and DEA reimbursement
  • Center for Provider Wellbeing resources
  • Paid malpractice with tail coverage

About FirstHealth of the Carolinas:

• Financially stable health care system with four hospitals, primary and convenient care clinics, occupational health services, dental centers, home health, hospice & palliative care, fitness centers, a robust philanthropic Foundation, and more.
• Organizational culture guided by a commitment to patient safety, quality, and performance excellence, as evidenced by some of FH Moore Regional Hospital’s recent achievements:
  • Our FirstHealth Hospice has been recognized as a Superior Performer by SHP for excelling in caregiving and family satisfaction scores positioning us in the top 20% nationwide.
  • Named to Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals list - second year in a row.
  • Recognized by Business North Carolina magazine as #1 in NC for patient satisfaction.
  • Healthgrades 2021 Outstanding Patient Experience Award - the only hospital in the state to achieve this award for 14 years in a row.
  • Earned the Healthgrades 2021 Patient Safety Excellence Award.
  • Awarded an ‘A’ in The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2022 hospital safety grades.
  • After Fitch Ratings reaffirmed our ‘AA’ bond rating, Becker’s Hospital Review recognized FirstHealth among 12 health systems in the country with strong operational and financial metrics, despite the disruption of COVID-19.
  • We are included on Newsweek’s list of World’s Best Hospitals 2021, putting us in the top 3% in the country.
• Join us on our journey to zero harm and the best place to work in healthcare!

Community Overview:

• Pinehurst - “Micropolitan” area located in world-renowned Sandhills area of NC - Home of American Golf and new USGA headquarters. 
• Vibrant community with an exceptional quality of life … Pinehurst has consistently been recognized as one of North Carolina’s best places to live and safest communities. 
• Neighboring Southern Pines is listed in “50 Best Small Towns in America”. 
• Relaxed lifestyle within reach of urban amenities - Raleigh-Durham, Greensboro and Charlotte. 
• An abundance of family-oriented recreational activities can be enjoyed year-round in our temperate, 4- season climate. 
• Easy access to North Carolina beaches and the Blue Ridge and Smokey Mountains. 
• Less than 90 minutes to major international airports. 

Candidate Qualifications:

• Must be Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with significant experience in care of adults with acute and chronic illness.
• Board certified/Board eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine preferred but not required.
• Prefer candidates with at least 2 years of experience in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. 
• Clean background and NC licensure required.
• Travel required between facilities and for home visits.
• Desired candidates have a strong passion for end-of-life care, can work well in busy environment, successfully able to manage timely documentation requirements and are very comfortable in working well as in integrated member of an interdisciplinary team with many other disciplines to achieve goals of care.

To learn more contact our Physician Recruiter at 910-715-1438 or lcabrera-portillo@firsthealth.org

Candidate Qualifications:

• Must be Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with significant experience in care of adults with acute and chronic illness.
• Board certified/Board eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine preferred but not required.
• Prefer candidates with at least 2 years of experience in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. 
• Clean background and NC licensure required.
• Travel required between facilities and for home visits.
• Desired candidates have a strong passion for end-of-life care, can work well in busy environment, successfully able to manage timely documentation requirements and are very comfortable in working well as in integrated member of an interdisciplinary team with many other disciplines to achieve goals of care.

About FirstHealth Physician Group

About FirstHealth of the Carolinas: Financially stable, award-winning health care system with four hospitals, primary and convenient care clinics, occupational health services, dental centers, home health, hospice & palliative care, health & fitness centers, a robust philanthropic Foundation, and more. Organizational culture guided by a commitment to patient safety, quality and performance excellence, as evidenced by some of FH Moore Regional Hospital’s recent achievements: Named to Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals list - second year in a row. Recognized by Business North Carolina magazine as #1 in NC for patient satisfaction. Healthgrades 2021 Outstanding Patient Experience Award - the only hospital in the state to achieve this award for 14 years in a row. Earned the Healthgrades 2021 Patient Safety Excellence Award. Awarded an ‘A’ in The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2022 hospital safety grades. After Fitch Ratings reaffirmed our ‘AA’ bond rating, Becker’s Hospital Review recognized FirstHealth among 12 health systems in the country with strong operational and financial metrics, despite the disruption of COVID-19. We are included on Newsweek’s list of World’s Best Hospitals 2021, put...ting us in the top 3% in the country. Join us on our journey to zero harm and the best place to work in healthcare!

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