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General | Anesthesiologist

GHR HealthcareHouston, TXTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Houston, TX
Job type
Travel
Profession
Physician
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Aug 17, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$74.25
Weekly
$2,970
Yearly (full-time)
$154,440
Contract length
24 weeks
Start date
November 1, 2026

This job pays about $74.25/hour — 43% below 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

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  • Pay in these listings: $69.50 – $282/hour, median $167/hour.
  • Typical Physician pay in Texas: $130/hour ($269,797/year, BLS).
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Job description

Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist Job in Houston, TX 77090 | High-Acuity Hospital Coverage

Seeking a locum tenens anesthesiologist in Houston, Texas? Join a high-acuity anesthesia team serving a busy Houston healthcare community with a wide variety of complex cases and strong metropolitan access.

Job Details

  • Position: Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist
  • Location: Houston, TX 77090
  • Start Date: November 1, 2026
  • Duration: 24 weeks
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,740-$3,200
  • Hours per Week: 36
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour days
  • Schedule: 3 days per week with a mix of daytime coverage, restricted call, and unrestricted daily call, including weekends and holidays
  • Practice Setting: High-acuity hospital anesthesia coverage

Job Requirements

  • Board certified or board eligible in Anesthesiology
  • Cardiac fellowship training and TEE certification strongly preferred
  • Experience preferred; new graduates may be considered
  • Ability to manage solo cases and collaborate effectively within a care team model
  • Comfort covering a broad range of complex surgical and procedural cases
  • Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide anesthesia care for a diverse mix of complex cases, including trauma, cardiac, ENT, GI, neurosurgery, oncology, orthopedics, pulmonary, general surgery, urology, and bariatrics
  • Manage daily clinical coverage and participate in restricted and unrestricted call rotations
  • Deliver safe, high-quality anesthesia care for solo cases and collaborative care team workflows
  • Support patient care across high-acuity service lines as needed
  • Apply advanced skills in cardiac anesthesia and transesophageal echocardiography when needed
  • Maintain clear documentation and effective communication with the surgical and anesthesia teams

Apply now for this Houston, TX anesthesiologist locum tenens opportunity and join a dynamic hospital anesthesia team today.

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.

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