Inpatient PRN Behavioral Health Physician Assistant in Pinehurst, NC

NONPF; Pinehurst (NC); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

FirstHealth of the Carolinas seeks an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide inpatient behavioral health coverage at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC. This hospital-employed PRN role supports a 30-bed adult unit with a collaborative team and a flexible weekend schedule.

The ideal candidate will have PA/NP training, NCCPA certification (or PMHNP for NP), NC licensure, DEA eligibility, and ACLS.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA or NP program and eligible for NC licensure and DEA registration.
• PA must have NCCPA certification; NP must have PMHNP certification.
• ACLS certification is required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork with the care team.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient psychiatric rounding on a 30-bed unit.
• Provide behavioral health consultations in hospital and ED.
• Participate in weekend PRN coverage as scheduled.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

ACLS certification

DEA registration eligible

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

NCCPA certification

PMHNP certification for Nurse Practitioners

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.