Anesthesiologist Needed in North Carolina

Job description

Anesthesiologist – Acute Care Hospital (Care Team Model)
Target Start Date: February 16, 2026
Contract Length: 6‑month locum tenens assignment (potential extension)
Openings: 1 anesthesiologist

Schedule
Coverage Type: Scheduled clinical hours only (no call)

Shift Structure:

Day shifts, typically 7:00 AM–3:00 PM

Monday–Friday, full‑time schedule

8‑, 10‑, and 12‑hour anesthesia shifts available

Weekend coverage may be requested depending on staffing

No call required

EMR: Cerner + AIMS
Supervision Model: Care Team Model (MD supervising CRNAs; MDs may perform their own cases if preferred)

Practice Details
Setting: Acute care hospital anesthesia department
Trauma Level: Adult Level II/III/IV
Patient Population: Primarily adult; minimal pediatrics

Case Mix Includes:

Obstetrics

Trauma

Stroke center cases

Vascular

Neurosurgery / spine

Urology

Orthopedics

General surgery

Endoscopy

Robotics

GYN

Very limited pediatrics

Not Included:

Craniotomies

Transplants

Dedicated trauma and cardiac cases (covered by separate teams)

Procedural Requirements:

Ability to perform peripheral nerve blocks

Comfortable supervising CRNAs in a 1:3 or 1:4 model

Ability to perform own cases when needed

Support:

CRNAs

Anesthesia techs

Full perioperative support staff

Additional Notes:

High‑volume environment:

10–15 cardiovascular cases per day

3,500–4,000 general cases per month

Credentialing timeframe: ~90 days

Requirements
Board‑certified or board‑eligible anesthesiologist

Active North Carolina license required

DEA required

Ability to perform peripheral nerve blocks

Experience supervising CRNAs in a care‑team model

Experience with high‑acuity hospital anesthesia

COVID‑19 vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)

Location
Asheville, North Carolina area — acute care hospital with a high‑volume, diverse surgical case mix

If you are interested or would like to be presented, please reach out to me for more details.

Morgan Hennessey
Recruiting Consultant
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• Medical malpractice insurance, travel, and lodging provided
• No Call
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