APP - Cardiology - Whispering Pines

Overview

Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Central North Carolina

Whispering Pines | 100% Outpatient | New Practice Location

An award-winning medical system in the Southeast is recruiting an experienced Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our new outpatient location in Whispering Pines, North Carolina . Help expand access to cardiovascular care in a growing community while enjoying a Monday–Friday schedule in the beautiful Sandhills region.

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a private health care network serving the mid-Carolinas, nationally recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Health Care by Becker’s Healthcare.

Position Highlights

• 100% outpatient cardiology practice with a Monday–Friday schedule.
• Opportunity to help establish and grow our new Whispering Pines location.
• Provide new patient and follow-up visits, ongoing management of cardiovascular conditions, and patient education in collaboration with our cardiology team.
• Coordinate care and complete timely documentation and administrative tasks in Epic EMR.
• Join a full-service cardiology practice with 30+ experienced providers serving communities throughout the region.
• Be a member of the FirstHealth Physician Group, a team of 400+ hospital-employed providers.

Attractive compensation and benefits package

• Base salary plus quarterly productivity incentive.
• 501(c)(3) status provides eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
• Annual time off.
• Comprehensive health, life, and disability benefits.
• Two retirement savings plans - 401a and 403b with match.
• Relocation allowance.
• CME allowance plus reimbursement for license and DEA.
• Paid parental leave.
• Free fitness center membership.
• Provider wellbeing resources.
• Paid malpractice with tail coverage.

About FirstHealth

• Financially stable health care system with four hospitals, primary and convenient care clinics, occupational health services, dental centers, home health, hospice and palliative care, fitness centers, a robust philanthropic Foundation, and more.
• Our organizational culture is guided by a commitment to patient safety, quality, and performance excellence, as evidenced by FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital’s achievements:
• Named one of the nation’s Top 100 Hospitals three years in a row by Fortune/PINC AI - the only North Carolina hospital on the list.
• Received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award in 2025 from Healthgrades - 17 years in a row, placing it in the top 5% nationwide.
• Ranked among the Top 5 Hospitals in North Carolina by U.S. News & World Report.
• Named one of the Top 150 Places to Work in Health Care by Becker’s Healthcare three years running.
• Ranked #2 in Patient Picks and #3 overall in North Carolina by Business North Carolina magazine.
• Join our mission-driven team on our journey to zero harm and to be the best place to work in health care!

About the Community

• Whispering Pines offers a welcoming, residential setting near Pinehurst and Southern Pines , with convenient access to shopping, dining, and recreation.
• Located in North Carolina’s beautiful Sandhills region, known for world-class golf, equestrian activities, and scenic outdoor spaces.
• Enjoy lakes, walking trails, and nearby parks, with a temperate climate that supports outdoor activities throughout the year.
• Public and private school options throughout the surrounding area.
• A relaxed lifestyle with access to the urban amenities of the Raleigh-Durham region.
• Convenient weekend trips to North Carolina’s beaches and mountains.
• Access to regional and international airports.

Qualifications

• NP must be a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner education program and hold national certification.
• PA must be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and hold NCCPA certification.
• Two or more years of advanced practice experience in cardiology preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise initiative, sound judgment, and discretion in clinical decision-making.
• Commitment to collaborative, patient-centered care.
• Clean background, North Carolina licensure, DEA registration, and AHA BLS certification required. ACLS preferred.

For more information or to apply, contact FHPG-Recruitment@firsthealth.org .