APP - Internal Medicine - Rockingham

FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.; Rockingham (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Free fitness center membership

Health, life, and disability coverage

Job summary

FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc. in Rockingham, NC, seeks an Internal Medicine PA or NP to join an established primary care team and serve adult patients with preventive, acute, and chronic care needs.

The role is hospital-employed with a 4.5‑day workweek and access to a wide referral network. You will build your patient panel with marketing support and use the Epic EMR to coordinate care across the system.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of advanced practice experience in a primary care setting.
• PA must be a graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant program and have NCCPA certification.
• NP must be a graduate of a Nurse Practitioner Education program and have national certification.
• Must be able to exercise a high degree of initiative, judgment, and discretion in decision making.
• Clean background, NC license, NC DEA, and AHA ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care for adults, including preventive care, acute visits, and chronic disease management.
• Join a team of one Physician and one APP.
• Practice in a hospital-employed position with a 4.5 workweek.
• Rely on a dedicated referral center to coordinate access to specialists.
• Build your patient panel with marketing support for practice growth.
• Offer walk-in care after hours and on weekends via the urgent care network; use Epic EMR to coordinate care.

Skills

Advanced Practice Experience

Education

AMA approved PA program

NCCPA certification

NP program graduate

National certification

Job description

Overview

Internal Medicine APP Needed in Central, NC

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a private, communitybased health care network serving the mid-Carolinas and is seeking an Internal Medicine PA or NP to join our established primary care team in Rockingham, NC. This is an opportunity to build lasting relationships with adult patients in Richmond County and practice within an integrated health system with access to specialists and advanced services.

Position Highlights

• Join a team of one Physician and one APP.
• Provide comprehensive primary care for adults, including preventive care, acute visits, and chronic disease management.
• Practice in a hospital-employed position with a 4.5 workweek.
• Rely on a dedicated referral center helps coordinate access to specialists across the network.
• Build your patient panel with support from an experienced marketing team that helps new physicians get established and supports continued practice growth.
• Give patients convenient access to walk-in care after hours and on weekends through FirstHealth’s urgent care network, which also serves as a referral source for the practice.
• Use an integrated Epic electronic medical record to coordinate care across the FirstHealth system.

Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits Package

• Competitive base salary + quality & productivity incentive s
• Paid Parental Leave
• Free fitness center membership
• Health, life, and disability coverage options
• Three retirement savings plans – 401(a), 403(b) with match
• Relocation stipend
• CME allowance plus reimbursement for NC license and DEA
• Provider wellbeing resources
• Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• 501(c)(3) status provides eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

About FirstHealth of the Carolinas

• Headquartered in Pinehurst, NC, FirstHealth is a comprehensive health care system serving communities throughout the mid-Carolinas.
• Our physicians have access to specialty and subspecialty services and advanced technologies typically associated with larger metropolitan and academic health systems.
• FirstHealth offers advanced services in cardiac care, neurosurgery, orthopedics, oncology, neonatology, bariatric surgery, and numerous other specialties.
• Nationally recognized for quality, patient safety, clinical outcomes, and patient experience.
• Practice within a collaborative system designed to provide physicians with strong clinical support and streamlined access to specialty care.

About the Communit y

• Rockingham/Richmond County offers a small‑town community feel, outdoor recreation, family‑friendly neighborhoods, and convenient access throughout the Carolinas.
• Within easy reach of the world‑renowned golf courses of Pinehurst and the equestrian lifestyle of Southern Pines.
• Temperate climate allows for outdoor activities throughout the year.
• Convenient access to Charlotte, Raleigh, the Atlantic Coast, and the Appalachian Mountains.
• Easy access to major airports.
• Enjoy the best of both worlds — welcoming communities and a relaxed quality of life with access to the amenities of larger metropolitan areas.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Advanced Practice experience in aprimary care setting is required.
• PA must be a graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant program and have NCCPA certification. NP must be a graduate of a Nurse Practitioner Education program and have national certification.
• Must be able to exercise a high degree of initiative, judgment, and discretion in decision making.
• Clean background, NC license, NC DEA, and AHA ACLS certification required.