Locum Physician; MD​/DO - General Practice in Newport News, VA

Position: Locum Physician (MD/DO) - General Practice in Newport News, VA
Doctor of Medicine | General Practice

Location:

Newport News, VA

Employer:

GHR Healthcare

Pay:  Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Shift Information:  Days - 5 days x 16 hours

Contract Duration:  48 Weeks

Start Date:

ASAP

About the Position
Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist (General Anesthesia) – Travel Assignment | Newport News, VA 23602

Locum tenens anesthesiologist opportunity in Newport News, VA (23602) —join a high-performing perioperative team delivering general anesthesia in an  on-site hospital setting . You’ll work in a collaborative  MD/CRNA care-team model  with  Epic EMR  charting and a broad, engaging surgical case mix.

Newport News, VA 23602  offers a convenient home base for your assignment, with a variety of local dining, shopping, and everyday amenities—an appealing option for clinicians seeking  Virginia locum tenens physician jobs .

Job Details (Anesthesiology Travel Assignment)

Position:  Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist – General Anesthesia

Location:

Newport News, VA 23602

Employment Type:

Travel (Locum Tenens Physician)

Start Date:

February 1, 2026

End Date:  December 31, 2026

Hours per Week:  32

Shifts per Week:  5

Shift Duration:  16-hour days

Primary

Schedule:

Day shift;  07:00 AM – 05:30 PM

Call:  Weeknight/weekend pager call  preferred ; holiday shift/call  preferred

Overtime:  Not expected, but may be offered

Estimated Weekly Pay Range:  $7,963 – $8,848

Charting System:  Epic EMR

Care Model:  MD/CRNA team; supervision ratio  1:4 ; MDs may also do their own cases

OR Capacity:  10 anesthesia rooms

Case Mix:  General, Ortho, OB, Neuro, Urology, GYN, Endoscopy, Ophthalmology

Openings:  16

Job Requirements (Physician Qualifications)

Experience:

No minimum post-training anesthesiology experience required

M.D. or D.O. from an accredited medical school

Completion of an ACGME/AOA-approved anesthesiology residency

Board Certified Anesthesiologist  (board certification or fellowship required)

Active physician license (candidates needing to obtain  Virginia medical licensure  are accepted)

ECFMG and FLEX (if applicable)

Comfort working in a care-team environment and supervising CRNAs as needed

Responsibilities (General Anesthesia / Perioperative Care)

Provide safe, evidence-based anesthesia care across the listed case types

Perform pre-anesthesia assessments and develop individualized anesthetic plans

Obtain and/or verify informed consent; educate patients on anesthetic options and risks

Manage induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia

Continuously monitor and document patient physiologic status and respond to changes promptly

Perform clinical interventions (airway, hemodynamic, and pain management) as needed

Collaborate with surgeons, nursing, and perioperative services to optimize outcomes

Assist with directing and coordinating activities within the anesthesia department, as assigned

Apply now  to be considered for this  locum tenens anesthesiologist  travel assignment in  Newport News, VA 23602 .

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

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.