Locum Physician (MD/DO) - General Practice - $11,800 to $12,430 per week in Wilmington, NC

Doctor of Medicine | General Practice
Location: Wilmington, NC
Employer: GHR Healthcare
Pay: $11,800 to $12,430 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 101 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist – Wilmington, NC (28401) – High-Paying Anesthesiology Job

Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist in Wilmington, NC — high-paying anesthesiology contract with cross-credentialing across multiple facilities. Join a high-volume anesthesia department and provide leadership and supervision while enjoying coastal North Carolina living.

Quick Job Details

• Position: Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist / Physician (Anesthesiology jobs)
• Location: Wilmington, NC (zip 28401) — Wilmington, North Carolina; coastal living
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (with potential extension)
• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: December 31, 2027
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, day shifts (8 or 10 hours): 7:00am–3:00pm or 7:00am–5:00pm
• Hours per Week: 40 (full-time; 4 weeks per month availability required)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $11,800 – $12,430
• Completion Bonus: $20,000 (eligible if start by 5/18/26 and complete 13 consecutive weeks / 520 hours)
• Coverage / Cross-Credentialing: Scott's Hill Outpatient Surgery Center, New Hanover Orthopedic Hospital, Pender Medical Center

Required Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited College of Medicine
• Board Certification in Anesthesiology required
• Completion of an accredited Anesthesia residency
• Current, unrestricted North Carolina physician license required (NC medical license)
• ECFMG and FLEX (if applicable)
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience as an anesthesiologist; locum tenens or contract experience preferred
• Experience supervising CRNAs (supervisory model; independent CRNA cases not required)
• Willingness to cross-credential and work across multiple hospital sites; adaptable to site-specific protocols
• Familiarity with Epic electronic health record (Epic EHR) preferred

Core Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative anesthesia care across multiple facilities, including pre-anesthesia assessment and informed consent discussions
• Oversee induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia and monitor physiologic status during procedures
• Provide medical direction and supervision of CRNAs and collaborate with surgical teams and nursing staff to ensure safe, efficient care
• Respond to intraoperative events and perform necessary clinical interventions
• Support departmental coordination and leadership activities across the Anesthesia Department at outpatient surgery center and hospitals
• Maintain flexibility to cover varying case mixes (including orthopedic and outpatient surgical cases) as assigned

Why This Locum Tenens Anesthesiology Role?

This locum tenens anesthesiology position offers a competitive weekly rate, a generous completion bonus, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, high-volume anesthesia department. Wilmington, North Carolina (28401) blends coastal lifestyle with a vibrant arts scene, historic downtown, riverfront dining, and easy access to beaches — an attractive location for physicians seeking quality of life during a contract assignment.

Apply now to be considered for this locum tenens anesthesiologist opportunity in Wilmington, NC. Submit your CV or contact our team today to discuss credentialing, schedule details, and contract specifics for this anesthesiology job.

Benefits

1099 Contract Positions do not include employee benefits.

About GHR

About United Anesthesia, a GHR Healthcare Company
For more than 40 years, United Anesthesia has been the nation’s leading staffing partner for anesthesia professionals. As a GHR Healthcare Company, we continue to provide the trusted expertise you rely on, now supported by the expanded resources and nationwide network of a top healthcare firm.


We specialize in placing CRNAs, Anesthesiologists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Physicians across all specialties, connecting them with top-tier opportunities in hospitals and surgery centers in all 50 states. We understand the unique demands of anesthesia and the broader healthcare field, and we are dedicated to providing the exceptional service and support you deserve.


We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.unitedanesthesia.com.


We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.