
General | Anesthesiologist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Newport News, VA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Physician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Feb 23, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $229
- Weekly
- $9,150
- Yearly (full-time)
- $475,800
- Start date
- August 3, 2025
This job pays about $229/hour — 71% above the median for Physician jobs in Virginia ($134/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 Virginia right now
- 81 open Physician jobs in Virginia from 4 agencies, 4 of them in Newport News.
- Pay in these listings: $135 – $257/hour, median $174/hour.
- Typical Physician pay in Virginia: $134/hour ($278,533/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($177/hour across 11 jobs).
Job description
Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist Job in Newport News, Virginia
Board-certified Anesthesiologist locum tenens opportunity in Newport News, VA. Enjoy a long-term anesthesia assignment with competitive weekly pay, a strong case mix, and a supportive clinical environment in coastal Virginia.
Job Details
- Position: Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist
- Location: Newport News, Virginia 23601
- Start Date: August 3, 2025
- Assignment Length: Approximately 100 weeks
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $8,910 - $9,390
- Shifts Per Week: 4
- Shift Duration: 10-hour day shifts
- Hours Per Week: 32
- Schedule: Monday through Friday with occasional overtime
- Credentialing Timeframe: 60 - 90 days
- EMR: ICARE / Epic
- Case Mix: OB, ortho, neuro intervention, vascular and trauma, GI, GU, GYN, thoracic, CVIR, MRI, endoscopy, ACS, and minimal pediatrics
Job Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an approved residency in Anesthesiology
- Board certification required
- Current physician license required
- ECFMG and FLEX required, if applicable
- At least 1 year of anesthesia experience required
- Ability to work in a supervision model and participate in call coverage as needed
Responsibilities
- Assist in directing and coordinating activities within the Anesthesia Department
- Provide medical management for patients undergoing surgery and other medical procedures
- Perform pre-anesthesia evaluations and obtain or verify informed patient consent
- Discuss anesthetic options, risks, and perioperative care plans with patients
- Manage induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia
- Monitor patient physiological status throughout anesthesia care
- Respond with appropriate clinical intervention when needed
- Support call coverage, including third call and weekend call responsibilities
Apply now for this locum tenens anesthesia job in Newport News, Virginia and join a respected healthcare team serving a diverse surgical population.
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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