Locum Physician; MD​/DO - General Practice in Wilmington, NC

Position: Locum Physician (MD/DO) - General Practice in Wilmington, NC
Doctor of Medicine | General Practice

Location:

Wilmington, NC

Employer:

GHR Healthcare

Pay:  Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Shift Information:  Days - 4 days x 10 hours

Contract Duration:  101 Weeks

Start Date:

ASAP

About the Position
Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist – Supervision-Only | Wilmington, NC (28401)

Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist (Supervision-Only) – Wilmington, NC (28401). Board-certified MD/DO;
North Carolina medical license required.

Step into a rewarding locum tenens anesthesiologist opportunity in Wilmington, North Carolina, a coastal city known for its historic downtown, riverfront and nearby beaches. This supervising anesthesiologist role focuses on CRNA oversight across a broad perioperative case mix including general, cardiac, orthopedics, OB and pediatric anesthesia.

Job Details

Position Type:  Locum tenens anesthesiologist / supervising anesthesiologist (travel/contract)

Location:

On-site in Wilmington, NC 28401 (New Hanover County, Coastal North Carolina)

Start Date:

January 21, 2026

End Date:  December 31, 2027

Assignment Duration:  13-week minimum assignment (potential for extension)

Estimated Weekly Pay Range:  $9,261 – $10,290

Completion Bonus:  $20,000 (must start by 4/1/26 and complete 13 consecutive weeks and 520 hours)

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, Day Shift (7:00am–3:00pm or 7:00am–5:00pm)

Shifts per Week /

Hours:

4 shifts per week; 36 hours/week (10-hour days; 8-hour shifts available as needed)

Call:  No in-house or pager call required

EMR:  Epic (experience with Epic preferred)

Privileging Timeframe:  Approximately 120 days

Coverage Model:  MDs supervise CRNAs; MDs do not perform their own cases (supervision-only)

Case Mix:  General, Cardiac, Orthopedics, OB, Pediatrics — OR anesthesia and perioperative services

Cross-Credentialing/Float:  Required at Scott's Hill Outpatient Surgery Center, New Hanover Orthopedic Hospital, and Pender Medical Center

Openings:  2 locum tenens anesthesiologist positions

Highlights / Why Apply

Competitive weekly pay and a $20,000 completion bonus for eligible candidates

No in-house or pager call — work-life balance for locum anesthesiologist roles

Opportunity to supervise CRNAs within a collaborative perioperative team

Experience with Epic EMR and cross-credentialing across affiliated facilities

Live and work in Wilmington, NC — coastal living with cultural and outdoor amenities

Requirements / Qualifications

Education:

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

Training:  Completion of an accredited anesthesia residency

Board Certification or Fellowship:  Required (Board-certified in Anesthesiology)

Experience:

Supervisory experience with CRNAs preferred

Licensure:  Active, unrestricted North Carolina physician license required (candidates must already hold NC license)

Clinical

Skills:

Strong perioperative judgment, excellent communication, and timely Epic documentation

Flexibility:  Willingness to float and provide coverage at affiliated facilities as needed

Responsibilities

Provide supervision-only anesthesiology coverage and clinical oversight for CRNAs across perioperative services and the OR

Direct and coordinate anesthesia department activities to support safe, efficient OR throughput and patient care

Perform pre-anesthesia assessments and assist in developing appropriate anesthetic plans for a diverse surgical case mix (general, cardiac, ortho, OB, pediatrics)

Obtain and/or verify informed consent and discuss anesthetic options and risks with patients as appropriate

Oversee induction, maintenance, emergence, and physiologic monitoring; intervene when clinically necessary to ensure patient safety

Document care accurately and promptly in Epic per site policies; adhere to quality, safety and compliance standards

Collaborate with surgeons, nursing, and perioperative leadership to maintain high-quality patient care and throughput

Be flexible to float to affiliated facilities (Scott's Hill Outpatient Surgery Center, New Hanover Orthopedic Hospital, Pender Medical Center) as coverage needs arise

Apply today  to join our healthcare team and be considered for this long-term locum tenens anesthesiologist opportunity in Wilmington, NC 28401 — where professional growth meets coastal…