Physician - Hospice Palliative Care

Part-time Experienced Hospice Physician in Pinehurst, NC

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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 care 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.

About the Opportunity:

• 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 and Hoke counties. Mileage reimbursement available.
• Dependable schedule offers work-life balance … 20-30 hours per week, half-time status.
• Our 11-bed Hospice House is located on a serene 30-acre campus just minutes away from FirstHealth’s flagship facility, Moore Regional Hospital.
• Enjoy a comprehensive compensation and benefits package:
  • Competitive base salary
  • Paid time off benefits
  • Free fitness center membership
  • Dental, vision and disability coverage options
  • 2 retirement savings plans – 401a, 403b with match
  • CME allowance plus reimbursement for NC license and DEA
  • Provider wellbeing resources
  • Paid malpractice with tail coverage

About FirstHealth of the Carolinas:

• Financially stable organization with four hospitals, facilities for inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation, home care, community outreach programs, integrated neurosciences, health & fitness centers, primary care, functional & concierge medicine, convenient care clinics, 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.
• Be part of our mission-driven team—on a journey to zero harm and to be the best place to work in healthcare.

About the Community:

• 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”.
• 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.
• The tri-cities (Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen) have been selected by POLICOM as North Carolina’s #1 strongest Micropolitan for 6 years running.
• Just a short drive to Raleigh/Durham and the Research Triangle area.
• Easy access to international airports.
• Just 2 hours to either NC or SC beaches and 3 hours to the mountains.

• 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 5 years of experience in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
• Clean background and NC licensure required.
• Travel required between facilities and for home visits.
• Desired candidates will have a strong passion for end-of-life care and be very comfortable working as in integrated member of an interdisciplinary team to achieve care goals.

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