Director of Anesthesia Services in Pinehurst, NC - FirstHealth of the Carolinas : Job Details

FirstHealth of the Carolinas – a private, community-based health care network serving the mid-Carolinas, nationally recognized as a top 150 place to work in health care by Becker's Healthcare – is seeking a proven leader to manage daily operations of a busy anesthesia service across four hospital campuses.

• Hospital employed full-time position (W2).
• Blend of clinical and administrative responsibilities to include the main hospital and 3 other facilities within FirstHealth of the Carolinas.
• Develop and lead a high functioning team of 50 employed CRNAs that collaborates with other members of medical and surgical staff to deliver optimal outcomes and exceptional patient care.
• Fast-paced environment, efficient OR turnovers.
• Exposure to a diversity of cases, with patients of all ages and ASA levels in General, Ortho, OB (C-section), GYN, Vascular, Neuro, Robot, GI, Bronchoscopy, and low volume Peds cases.
• ACT model with easy access to a collegial group of Anesthesiologists.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package:
  • Guaranteed base salary plus leadership stipend
  • Paid Time Off with cash value – 33+ days per year
  • CME allowance plus CME days
  • Health, life, and disability benefits
  • 3 retirement savings plans – 401a, 403b with match (up to 5%), 457b
  • Relocation stipend
  • 501(c)(3) organization enables PSLF loan forgiveness
  • Proactive approach to wellbeing – resources available to providers and nursing staff
  • Free fitness center membership
  • 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 our recent achievements:
  • One of the nation's 100 top hospitals three years in a row, as reported by Fortune/PINC AI. The only hospital in NC to receive this exceptional recognition.
  • 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.
  • Ranked in the top 5 hospitals in North Carolina by U.S. News & World Report.
  • Recognized as one of the Top 150 Places to Work in Health Care by Becker's Healthcare for the last 3 consecutive years.
  • Ranked No. 2 in the state in Patient Picks category and raked No. 3 in the best hospital ranking by Business N.C. Magazine.
  • Named to the Forbes 2025 list of America's Best Large Employers.
• Join us on our journey to zero harm and the best place to work in healthcare!

About the Community:

• Pinehurst is NC's #1 strongest Micropolitan for 6 years running.
• Consistently ranks Top 3 Safest municipalities in NC.
• Lots of outdoor recreation and world-class amenities.
• Home of the famous Pinehurst #2 golf course.
• Within reach of major metro areas, RDU airport, beaches, major lakes, and the mountains.
• Great combination of Mom & Pop shops and dining as well as chain stores and restaurants.

• NC RN license, completion of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia program, and NBCRNA certification.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory role, with experience managing resources, developing departmental budgets, and optimizing cost efficiency.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including but not limited to the ability to motivate a diverse team, exceptional interpersonal abilities, adept at conflict resolution, and exhibiting role model behavior.
• Minimum 5 years of CRNA experience. Prefer candidates with recent clinical practice.
• Clean background, unrestricted NC licensure, and AHA ACLS certification.

For more information and to apply, please contact our in-house Physician Recruitment team at [email protected].