A Psychiatrist Is Needed for Locums Help in NC
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- Agency
- Weatherby Healthcare
- Location
- Morganton, NC
- Job type
- Physician
- Profession
- Physician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Jul 10, 2026
Typical pay
- Median hourly (North Carolina)
- $125
- Median weekly (40 h)
- $5,006
- Median yearly
- $260,333
Weatherby Healthcare doesn't list the pay for this job. Physician jobs in North Carolina pay a median of $125/hour; travel and locum contracts usually pay more because they add housing and travel stipends. Ask the recruiter for the exact rate when you apply.
Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Physician jobs in North Carolina right now
- 100 open Physician jobs in North Carolina from 4 agencies, 3 of them in Morganton.
- Pay in these listings: $70.75 – $226/hour, median $169/hour.
- Typical Physician pay in North Carolina: $125/hour ($260,333/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($177/hour across 11 jobs).
Job description
If this opportunity sounds right for you, give us a call today to speak with an expert Weatherby consultant for details.
- 14 days on / 14 days off -- Monday through Sunday, 10-hour days
- 10 am on-site shift required for duration of locums stay
- Inpatient adult psychiatry -- consults may be required
- Average census of 12 - 14 patients split with APP
- Full support staff on site -- ACP works alongside locums
- Back-up call only -- 6 pm - 8 am, not primary call
- Supervision of experienced APPs and DO medical students required
- Coverage until permanent placement is found
- Paid malpractice insurance; pre-paid travel and housing expenses
- Assignment details and time entry in online portal
- Competitive compensation
- 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant
- Charter member of NALTO
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