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General Cardiologist Needed in Central North Carolina!  
 
FirstHealth of the Carolinas, a renowned leader in advanced heart care, is actively searching for a compassionate General Cardiologist to join our esteemed Rockingham team. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with an exceptional group of hospital-employed Cardiologists and Cardiothoracic Surgeons, further advancing heart care in the region. Our organization, based in Pinehurst, NC, and serving 15 counties in the mid-Carolinas, is dedicated to patient safety, quality, and performance excellence. Join us in our commitment to delivering superior heart care to our community. 
 
Opportunity Highlights: 

• Join an established regional team of 13 Cardiologists and seasoned Advanced Practice Providers.
• Thriving practice on the campus of our 99-bed Moore Regional Hospital – Richmond.
• Dependable schedule offers work-life balance … 1:5 shared call with all inpatients admitted to the hospitalist service.
• Our comprehensive heart program offers growing EP, CHF, Interventional, Structural Heart, CT Surgery, and Imaging service lines with innovative technologies.
• Hospital employment with the FirstHealth Physician Group, a physician-led, multi-specialty medical group of 400+ providers, including 6 general cardiologists, 2 interventionalists, 1 electrophysiologist, and 3 cardiothoracic surgeons.
• Enjoy a comprehensive compensation and benefits package:  
  • 2-year salary guarantee  
  • Quality bonus
  • 501(c)(3) status provides eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
  • Comprehensive health, life, and disability benefits
  • 3 retirement savings plans – 401a, 403b with match, 457b
  • Relocation allowance
  • CME allowance, license, and DEA reimbursement
  • Wellbeing resources
  • Free fitness center membership
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid malpractice with tail coverage  
     

About FirstHealth of the Carolinas:  

• Financially stable health care system with four hospitals, primary and convenient care clinics, occupational health services, dental centers, home health, hospice & palliative care, fitness centers, a robust philanthropic Foundation, and more.
• Organizational culture guided by a commitment to patient safety, quality, and performance excellence, as evidenced by some of FH Moore Regional Hospital’s recent achievements:
• Outstanding Patient Experience Award in 2025 by Healthgrades. FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital is the only hospital in North Carolina to receive that award for 17 years in a row which places the hospital in the top 5% in the nation. FirstHealth has received the OPEA for 15 years in a row.
• Recognized by Money as one of the best hospitals for cardiac care in 2024.
• Ranked in the top 5 hospitals in North Carolina by U.S. News & World Report.
• 2023 Recipient of the Healthgrades Stroke Care Excellence Award™.
• Ranked No. 2 in the state in Patient Picks category by Business N.C. Magazine.
• Join us on our journey to zero harm and the best place to work in healthcare! 

 
About Our Community: 

• Rockingham is an ideal location for those who enjoy smaller communities with a family-centered environment.
• Just 40 minutes from Pinehurst, North Carolina’s #1 “Micropolitan” area located in the world-renowned Sandhills area of NC – Home of American Golf, and 30 minutes from Southern Pines equestrian area. Pinehurst is one of North Carolina’s safest places to live.  Some of our providers live here, and commute.
• Richmond County is rich in cultural arts, with outdoor concerts, community theaters, and several museums.
• In addition to the many outdoor activities available at Hinson Lake (walking trails, fishing, canoeing, and picnic areas), the area is home to the Rockingham Dragway, famous for year-round racing excitement.
• Good private and public-school options.
• Temperate climate allows for outdoor activities to be enjoyed year-round.
• Relaxed lifestyle within reach of urban amenities – 90 minutes from Raleigh-Durham (one of the fastest growing metro areas in the US), Charlotte and Greensboro.
• Two hours to the crystal waters of the Atlantic coast or three hours to the rugged Appalachian Mountains.
• Easy access to major international airports. 

Requirements

Qualifications:  

• Completion of ACGME- or AOA-approved residency and fellowship program, and board certification or eligibility in Cardiovascular Disease required.  
• Must have a clean background and be licensed or eligible for unrestricted licensure in NC. Current DEA and ACLS certification are also required. 
   
  For more information and to apply, please contact our in-house Physician Recruitment team at 910.715.1438 or [email protected]  
   
  Visa sponsorship is NOT available.