
General | Anesthesiologist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Physician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $282
- Weekly
- $11,290
- Yearly (full-time)
- $587,080
This job pays about $282/hour — 118% above the median for Physician jobs in Texas ($130/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Physician jobs in Texas right now
- 118 open Physician jobs in Texas from 3 agencies, 3 of them in Austin.
- Pay in these listings: $69.50 – $282/hour, median $167/hour.
- Typical Physician pay in Texas: $130/hour ($269,797/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($167/hour across 34 jobs).
Job description
General Anesthesiologist Job – Locum Tenens Opportunity in Austin, Texas
General Anesthesiologist locum tenens job in Austin, TX 78705 with competitive weekly pay and a broad surgical case mix. Join a strong healthcare team in one of the most vibrant cities in Texas and deliver high-quality anesthesia care across multiple specialties.
Job Details
- Position: General Anesthesiologist
- Employment Type: Locum Tenens Physician Job
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $11,290-$11,900
- Shift Duration: 10-hour day shifts
- Schedule: Day shift coverage with a focus on 8- and 10-hour shifts
- Practice Environment: Broad surgical case mix including general, OB, orthopedic, and neuro anesthesia
- Location: Austin, TX 78705
Job Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of anesthesiology experience required
- M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an approved residency in Anesthesia
- Board certification or fellowship required
- Current physician licensure required
- ECFMG and FLEX documentation, if applicable
- Strong neuraxial and regional anesthesia skills
- Comfortable managing general, OB, orthopedic, and neuro cases
Responsibilities
- Direct and coordinate activities in the anesthesia department
- Perform pre-anesthesia assessments and evaluate patient readiness
- Obtain and verify informed consent
- Discuss anesthetic options, risks, and expectations with patients
- Manage induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia
- Monitor physiological status throughout procedures and respond to changes
- Provide clinical intervention when needed to support safe outcomes
- Collaborate with the care team to deliver efficient, patient-centered anesthesia services
Apply now for this locum tenens anesthesiologist opportunity in Austin, Texas, and join a collaborative team focused on exceptional patient care.
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.
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