Locum Physician (MD/DO) - General Practice - $10,620 to $11,190 per week in Wilmington, NC

Doctor of Medicine | General Practice
Location: Wilmington, NC
Employer: GHR Healthcare
Pay: $10,620 to $11,190 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 10 hours
Contract Duration: 101 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist – General Anesthesiology in Wilmington, North Carolina

Seeking a board-certified anesthesiologist for a locum tenens opportunity in Wilmington, NC, supporting CRNA care across diverse surgical specialties.

Join a collaborative anesthesia team in Wilmington, North Carolina, a welcoming coastal community known for its historic character, riverfront amenities, beaches, and abundant outdoor recreation. This general anesthesiology opportunity is ideal for an anesthesiologist who enjoys a broad clinical practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a supervision-focused model supporting CRNA care across a variety of surgical specialties.

Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist Job Details

• Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $10,620–$11,190
• Start Date: January 21, 2026
• Assignment Duration: Initial 13-week assignment
• Schedule: Full-time; five shifts per week, four weeks per month
• Shift Duration: The schedule narrative specifies 10-hour day shifts, typically 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. or 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; source scheduling data also lists “12 Hour Days,” so the exact shift length must be confirmed before the assignment begins.
• Call: No in-house, weeknight pager, weekend pager, or holiday call required
• Clinical Environment: Supervision-focused anesthesia practice supporting approximately 50 anesthesia rooms
• Charting: Epic
• Case Mix: General, cardiac, orthopedic, obstetric, and pediatric procedures

Anesthesiologist Job Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an approved anesthesiology residency
• Board certification or fellowship training in anesthesiology
• Current physician licensure, with North Carolina licensure required before starting
• At least 1 year of professional anesthesiology experience
• ECFMG and FLEX credentials, as applicable
• Ability to provide or obtain cross-credentials at multiple affiliated facilities
• Flexibility to support the clinical location where coverage is needed

Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate anesthesia department activities
• Supervise and support CRNAs in the delivery of safe, high-quality anesthesia care
• Provide medical management for patients undergoing surgery and other procedures
• Perform pre-anesthesia assessments and obtain or verify informed consent
• Discuss anesthetic options, benefits, and risks with patients and families
• Oversee induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia
• Monitor patients’ physiological status and respond to changes during procedures
• Perform appropriate clinical interventions and support perioperative patient safety
• Collaborate with surgeons, CRNAs, nurses, and other members of the perioperative team across general, cardiac, orthopedic, obstetric, and pediatric cases

Apply now for this locum tenens anesthesiologist opportunity in Wilmington, North Carolina, and join a collaborative anesthesia team in a coastal community.

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.