Advanced Practice Critical Care Opening in Pinehurst NC
Updated 10/16/26
Pinehurst, North Carolina, United States
Physician Assistant
Emergency Medicine
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
APP - Critical Care opening in North Carolina
Full time
Pinehurst, NC
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
Position Highlights
* Join an established Critical Care team at a 402-bed acute care regional referral center in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
* Provide comprehensive care to critically ill patients across Medical-Neurology, Coronary Care, and Cardiovascular/Thoracic (CVT) units.
* Practice with a high degree of clinical autonomy while working alongside experienced Critical Care physicians and APPs.
* Average daily census of approximately 28 patients, divided between 2 physicians and 2 APPs per shift.
* Additional swing-shift support with overnight coverage provided by an experienced APP.
* 7:00 AM–7:00 PM day shifts.
* Block scheduling with approximately 14 shifts per month.
* Excellent opportunity for an experienced Critical Care APP seeking autonomy, advanced clinical responsibilities, and a sustainable schedule.
Clinical Responsibilities
* Evaluate and manage critically ill and medically complex patients in the ICU setting.
* Perform comprehensive histories, physical examinations, and ongoing critical care assessments.
* Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with Intensivists and multidisciplinary teams.
* Manage patients with acute respiratory, neurologic, cardiovascular, infectious, and multisystem illnesses.
* Order and interpret laboratory studies, imaging, and other diagnostic testing.
* Prescribe medications and adjust treatment plans based on patient response and clinical status.
* Participate in the management of ventilated and hemodynamically unstable patients.
* Perform critical care procedures within training, credentialing, and scope of practice.
* Respond to changes in patient condition and assist with urgent and emergent clinical situations.
* Coordinate care with Cardiology, Neurology, Surgery, Pulmonology, Emergency Medicine, and other specialty teams.
* Communicate with patients and families regarding clinical status, treatment plans, and goals of care.
* Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
* Participate in patient safety, quality improvement, and critical care initiatives.
Compensation & Benefits
* Competitive base salary.
* Quarterly performance incentive.
* Relocation allowance.
* CME allowance.
* Reimbursement for professional license and DEA.
* Comprehensive health, life, and disability benefits.
* Flexible spending account options.
* Retirement benefits including 401(a), 403(b) with employer match, and 457(b).
* Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
* Comprehensive provider well-being resources.
* PSLF-eligible employer.
Qualifications
* Minimum of 2 years of Advanced Practice experience in a Critical Care setting required.
* Physician Assistants must graduate from an accredited PA program and maintain current NCCPA certification.
* Nurse Practitioners must graduate from an accredited NP program and maintain appropriate national certification.
* Current or eligible North Carolina professional license.
* North Carolina DEA registration or ability to obtain.
* Current AHA ACLS certification.
* Strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills.
* Ability to exercise a high degree of autonomy, initiative, judgment, and discretion.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary Critical Care team.
Health System & Practice Highlights
* Practice at the health system’s 402-bed flagship hospital and regional referral center.
* Access to advanced specialty and subspecialty resources comparable to those found in larger academic medical centers.
* Comprehensive capabilities across Cardiac Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Oncology, Neonatology, and other high-acuity specialties.
* Private, not-for-profit healthcare system consisting of four hospitals and more than 500 beds.
* Nationally recognized for patient safety, clinical outcomes, hospital performance, and workplace culture.
Community Highlights
* Live and work in Pinehurst, North Carolina, in the nationally recognized Sandhills region.
* Home to the USGA headquarters and some of the country's premier golf destinations.
* Family-friendly community known for safety, excellent quality of life, and year-round recreation.
* Neighboring Southern Pines offers a vibrant downtown with restaurants, shops, and entertainment.
* Convenient access to Raleigh-Durham, Greensboro, and Charlotte.
* Less than 90 minutes from major international airports.
* Easy access to both North Carolina beaches and the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains.
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