Inpatient PRN Behavioral Health Physician Assistant in Pinehurst, NC

NPACE; Pinehurst (NC); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PRN compensation

Job summary

FirstHealth of the Carolinas in Pinehurst, NC, seeks an experienced inpatient Behavioral Health Physician Assistant or PMHNP to provide PRN coverage on a 30-bed unit, one to two weekends per month, with physician and interdisciplinary team support.

The role involves inpatient psychiatric rounding and BH consultations in hospital and ED, with NC licensure, NCCPA certification for PAs, and ACLS; DEA eligibility is required. Strong communication and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current NCCPA certification required for PAs.
• PMHNP certification required for Nurse Practitioners.
• Minimum of two years of behavioral health experience strongly preferred.
• Eligible for North Carolina licensure and DEA registration.
• Current AHA ACLS certification required.
• Excellent communication, patient care, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient psychiatric rounding on a 30-bed adult unit.
• Behavioral health consultations in hospital and Emergency Department.
• Collaborate with physicians and APNs in a collegial practice environment.
• Provide PRN coverage one to two weekends per month.
• Support a comprehensive inpatient behavioral health program.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Behavioral health

Education

Accredited NP/PA program

NCCPA certification

PMHNP certification (for NP)

Job description

Inpatient PRN Behavioral Health Physician Assistant in Pinehurst, NC

FirstHealth of the Carolinas – a private, not-for-profit premier health care network serving the mid-Carolinas – is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to provide inpatient behavioral health coverage one to two weekends per month at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.

Position Highlights:

• Hospital-employed (W-2) PRN position.
• Join a collaborative team providing care on a 30-bed adult inpatient behavioral health unit.
• Average daily census in the mid-20s, shared among providers.
• Responsibilities include inpatient psychiatric rounding and behavioral health consultations in both the hospital and Emergency Department.
• Strong physician and advanced practice provider support in a collegial practice environment.
• Flexible weekend schedule, typically one to two weekends per month.
• Competitive PRN compensation.
• Located in the desirable Pinehurst/Southern Pines area, within an hour of Raleigh, Fayetteville, Greensboro, Lumberton, and Laurinburg, and approximately two hours from Charlotte.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current NCCPA certification required for PAs.
• PMHNP certification required for Nurse Practitioners.
• Minimum of two years of behavioral health experience strongly preferred.
• Eligible for North Carolina licensure and DEA registration.
• Current AHA ACLS certification required.
• Excellent communication, patient care, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Why FirstHealth?

FirstHealth is nationally recognized for clinical excellence and is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care throughout the communities we serve. Our behavioral health team offers a supportive culture focused on collaboration, quality outcomes, and professional fulfillment.

Join a mission-driven health system and make a meaningful impact in behavioral health while enjoying the flexibility of a PRN schedule in one of North Carolina's most sought-after communities.