Physician - Acute Care Surgeon

Acute Care Surgeon (Non-Trauma/Non-Academic) in Pinehurst, NC

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Unique opportunity to establish an acute care surgical service with a high-functioning, collaborative, and integrated team dedicated to quality patient care. FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a private, community-based health care network, nationally recognized as a top 150 place to work by Becker’s Healthcare.

About the Opportunity:

• Practice at FirstHealth’s flagship campus, Moore Regional Hospital (MRH) in Pinehurst, North Carolina – a 402 bed acute care regional referral center.
• 100% inpatient. Provide coverage for urgent/emergent general surgery and surgical critical care. Includes laparoscopic and robotic technologies.
• Hospital employment with the FirstHealth Physician Group, a physician-led, multi-specialty medical group of 400+ providers.
• Exceptionally collegial relationship with Pinehurst Surgical Clinic, a local multi-specialty private practice.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package:
  • Base salary plus quarterly performance incentive
  • Health, life, and disability benefits
  • 3 retirement savings plans – 401a, 403b with match, 457b
  • CME allowance, reimbursement for DEA and licensure
  • Wellbeing resources
  • Free fitness center membership
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid malpractice with tail coverage
  • Relocation stipend
  • Employment bonus, loan repayment option
  • Retention incentive

About FirstHealth of the Carolinas:

• Headquartered in Pinehurst, NC, we are a financially stable organization with four hospitals (564 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 an unwavering commitment to patient safety, quality, and performance excellence.
• In 2023, FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital was named to the PINC AI™ 100 Top Hospitals® list for a third consecutive year and eighth year overall that Moore Regional has been recognized as one of the nation’s best hospitals.

About the Community:

• Located in the heart of NC, Pinehurst is a picturesque community renowned for its unique blend of Southern charm, outdoor recreation, and world-class amenities. It is home to over 40 golf courses and host of the USGA’s most prestigious events including several U.S. Open championships.
• Our central location is within reach of major metro areas (1 hour to Raleigh-Durham, 2 hours to Charlotte), and just 3 hours to either the beach or the mountains.
• Moore County boasts a vibrant economy rooted in tourism and golf, also supported by small manufacturing, a growing healthcare industry, a strong community college program, and entrepreneurship.
• 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.
• Neighboring Southern Pines – “Horse Country” – is home to first-rate equestrian facilities including state-of-the-art training centers, riding arenas, and boarding stables.

• Completion of ACGME- or AOA-approved residency and fellowship programs.
• Board certified or board eligible in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.
• Unrestricted NC medical license, NC DEA, and ACLS certification through AHA.
• Ability to meet credentialing requirements for active medical staff at FHMRH.
• Excellent communication skills to ensure optimal interaction with a diverse patient population.

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For more information and to apply, please contact our in-house Physician Recruitment team at FHPG-Recruitment@firsthealth.org.