General Anesthesiologist

Job Title:

General Anesthesiologist. Location(s):
Wake Med Raleigh Hospital – Level 1 Trauma Center, Wake Med Cary Hospital, Wake Med North Hospital. Status:
Full-time. Department:
Clinical – Physicians. Job

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Yes, supervision ratio up to 4:1.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, weekend call rotation (roughly one call weekend per month, weeknight call on average once every 2–3 weeks with protected pre‑post call time off). Casework:
Mix of medical direction and MD‑only cases, rotating through sites with an option to cover ambulatory surgery centers if desired. Mainly ASA 1–4 cases, some ASA 5 cases at Raleigh; no high‑acuity hearts or pediatrics. General, trauma, OB, ortho, ENT, healthy pediatrics (no neonates or complex cases), lungs, GI, urology, etc., a really great mix of cases. Newly updated W2 salary has increased to $500,000 with 8 weeks of PTO.

Additional compensation benefits include $10 k moving expenses for non‑local candidates and a variable $25–50 k sign‑on bonus pending experience.

Our thriving private practice is growing in Raleigh! We are seeking a full‑time, call‑taking general anesthesiologist to join our team. The physician will provide anesthetics at three hospitals – Wake Med Raleigh, Wake Med Cary, and Wake Med North – with an opportunity for ASC work as well. Our teams operate in a Care Team Model, medical direction is 4:1, with some MD‑only cases.

This position offers a great case mix, and with the site rotations, every day is different. Our physicians and managing partners are collaborative and supportive whenever needed. We offer a strong compensation package competitive in the Raleigh market and a robust benefits package.

The General Anesthesiologist will provide anesthetics at Wake Med’s three hospital locations in the Raleigh area. The physician will conduct patient evaluations, examinations, and medical histories to develop an anesthetic plan that is conducive to the patient workup. The physician will provide medical direction to certified registered nurse anesthetists and anesthesia assistants, ensuring safe care with optimal outcomes. The physician will use various anesthesia techniques, including regional anesthesia, for a variety of inpatient and outpatient procedures.

The anesthesiologist will adjust the plan accordingly and will monitor post‑operative care to ensure a safe and high‑quality recovery.

• Prepares and administers general and regional anesthetics and pain medication, adjusting as needed before, during, and after surgery and other procedures.
• Provides anesthesia maintenance and adjustment before, during, and after procedures.
• Maintains patient records.
• Performs labor epidurals, as well as spinals for C‑sections, efficiently.
• Orders diagnostic tests as needed.
• Works closely with surgical specialists.
• Performs venous and arterial punctures.
• Performs pre‑anesthesia patient evaluation.
• Provides post‑anesthesia care and evaluation.
• Provides and monitors mechanical ventilation.
• Communicates with patients, their families and caregivers.
• Reacts appropriately to adverse reactions and complications.
• Evaluates patient histories, lab results, and surgical plans to determine an appropriate anesthesia and pain management plan.
• Monitors patient fluid, blood, and electrolyte balance, and other vital signs and critical functions during the course of procedures.
• Performs tracheal intubation, airway management, and extubation.
• Monitors patients following procedures to determine when they can be safely moved from one stage of recovery to the next.
• Supervises registered nurse anesthetists and other technical staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification or eligibility (BC/BE) in anesthesiology.
• Strong regional skills; fellowship not required.
• NC state medical license.
• Residents are welcome to apply, although preference is given for clinical experience in a high‑acuity or similar environment.

• Excellent communication, bedside manner, and organizational skills are essential.
• Strong commitment to…