
General | Anesthesiologist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Physician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 17, 2026
Typical pay
- Median hourly (Texas)
- $130
- Median weekly (40 h)
- $5,188
- Median yearly
- $269,797
GHR Healthcare doesn't list the pay for this job. Physician jobs in Texas pay a median of $130/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 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
Locum Tenens Pediatric Anesthesiologist Job in Austin, Texas 78705
Join a high-acuity hospital anesthesia team in Austin, TX 78705 and deliver pediatric-focused care in a dynamic locum tenens anesthesiologist role. This opportunity offers broad case variety, physician oversight of CRNAs, and the chance to support quality patient care in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Job Details
- Position: Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist
- Specialty Focus: Pediatric Anesthesiology
- Setting: Hospital-based anesthesia care
- Shift Duration: 10-hour day shifts
- Assignment Length: 12 weeks
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $11,290 - $11,900
- Location: Austin, Texas 78705
- Clinical Environment: 26 anesthesia rooms with physician supervision of CRNAs at a 1:4 ratio
- Why You’ll Love the Area: Austin offers an energetic atmosphere, excellent dining, live music, outdoor recreation, and a thriving healthcare community.
Job Requirements
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an approved residency in Anesthesiology
- Board certification or fellowship training required
- Active physician license eligible for practice in Texas
- ECFMG and FLEX credentials as applicable
- At least 1 year of anesthesiology experience preferred
- Comfort managing pediatric cases and neuraxial/regional anesthesia techniques
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to patient care
Responsibilities
- Direct and coordinate activities in the anesthesia department as needed
- Perform pre-anesthesia assessments and review patient history before procedures
- Obtain and verify informed consent
- Discuss anesthetic options, risks, and plans with patients and families as appropriate
- Provide induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia
- Monitor physiological status throughout procedures and respond to changes as needed
- Support safe, efficient care across general, neuro, ortho, OB, and pediatric case types
- Collaborate with CRNAs and the anesthesia care team to promote high-quality patient outcomes
Apply now for this locum tenens anesthesiology opportunity in Austin, Texas, and join a strong healthcare 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.
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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