Inpatient PRN Behavioral Health Physician Assistant in Pinehurst, NC

Voices for Voices; Pinehurst, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC seeks an experienced Physician Assistant to provide inpatient behavioral health coverage one to two weekends per month on a hospital-employed PRN basis.

The role involves inpatient psychiatric rounding and behavioral health consultations in the hospital and Emergency Department, with strong physician and APP support in a collaborative practice environment. The weekend schedule offers flexibility and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inpatient psychiatric rounding.
• Behavioral health consultations in hospital and Emergency Department.
• PRN weekend coverage (one to two weekends per month).
• Collaborate with physicians and other providers in a collegial environment.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

NP/PA program graduate

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.