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Non-Invasive Cardiologist needed in Pinehurst, NC

FirstHealth of the Carolinas, a leader in advanced heartcare in the region, is seeking a compassionate General Cardiologist to join our team. Join an exceptional group of hospital-employed Cardiologists and Cardiothoracic Surgeons to continue being at the forefront of advanced heart care in the region. We are a private, not-for-profit health care network based in Pinehurst, NC, serving 15 counties in the mid-Carolinas. FirstHealth’s organizational culture is guided by a commitment to patient safety, quality, and performance excellence.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Join an established regional team of 13 Cardiologists and 9 Cardiology Advanced Practice Providers.
• Dependable schedule offers work-life balance … 1:5 shared call with all inpatients admitted to the hospitalist service.
• Focus on delivering quality patient care, not on the operational details of running a practice.
• Our comprehensive heart program offers growing EP, CHF, Interventional, Structural Heart, CT Surgery, and Imaging service lines with innovative technologies.
• Join a provider-led, financially stable group of hospital employed providers.
• Enjoy a comprehensive compensation and benefits package:
  • Competitive base salary with a 2-year salary guarantee
  • Quality bonus, potential for productivity incentive
  • 501(c)(3) status provides eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
  • Generous time off – 7+ weeks ensures optimal work/life balance
  • Comprehensive health, life, and disability benefits
  • 3 retirement savings plans – 401a, 403b with match, 457b
  • Relocation allowance
  • CME allowance, license, and DEA reimbursement
  • Wellbeing resources
  • Fitness center membership
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid malpractice with tail coverage
  • $50k sign on bonus or loan repayment

About FirstHealth of the Carolinas:

• Headquartered in Pinehurst, NC, we are a financially stable organization with four hospitals, 546 beds.
• 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.
• Nationally recognized for patient safety, outcomes, and hospital performance.
• FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital was named to the PINC AI™ 100 Top Hospitals® list three years in a row and eight years in a row as one of the nation’s best hospitals.
• “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group.
• U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals 2025–2026 – ranked #5 in North Carolina and recognized as High Performing in 19 specialties and procedures.
• Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2025) – 18 consecutive years of recognition.
• Join us on our journey to zero harm and the best place to work in healthcare!

About Our Community:

• Big city medicine without big city headaches.
• Pinehurst offers Southern charm, outdoor recreation, and world-class amenities, including 40+ golf courses, and multiple US 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.

Qualifications:

• Completion of ACGME- or AOA-approved residency and fellowship program, and board certification or eligibility in Cardiovascular Disease required. Foreign medical grads must be certified by ECFMG.
• Must have a clean background and be licensed or eligible for unrestricted licensure in NC. Current DEA and ACLS certification are also required.

For more information and to apply, please contact our in-house Physician Recruitment team at 910.715.1438 or FHPG-Recruitment@firsthealth.org

Visa sponsorship is NOT available.