Looking for physician jobs in North Carolina? Barton Associates specializes in locum tenens physician jobs, with well over a decade of experience placing locum tenens physicians on short and long-term assignments throughout the US.
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Our client seeks a skilled Gastroenterologist for a 90-day assignment in North Carolina, starting Feb 1, 2027. This role entails daily shifts from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, focusing on a comprehensive array of gastroenterological procedures including upper and lower GI endoscopies, biopsies, and polyp excisions.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform Upper GI...
Location:NC
Specialty:Gastroenterology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in North Carolina seeks a board-certified Gastroenterologist for a 60-day assignment beginning Jan 1, 2027. This full-time role operates Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, and involves performing comprehensive gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures, including upper and lower GI, sigmoidoscopy, and colonoscopy with various interventions.Responsibilities...
Location:NC
Specialty:Gastroenterology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Hospitalist Physician for a 180-day assignment in North Carolina, starting Dec 24, 2026. This role involves 12-hour night shifts from 7p-7a, focusing on critical care responsibilities including managing vent patients in the ICU, traditional rounding, consults, and admissions. The physician will collaborate with specialists...
Location:NC
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Hematologist/Oncologist Physician for a 15-day assignment in North Carolina, commencing Nov 2, 2026. This role involves 8am-5pm shifts focusing on the screening, evaluation, and treatment of oncology patients within an ambulatory setting, alongside crucial inpatient rounding and bone marrow biopsies. Our client is a reputable...
Location:NC
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in North Carolina is seeking a General Diagnostic Radiology Physician for a 20-day assignment starting Dec 14, 2026. This role involves focusing on Emergency Department and inpatient exams at a hospital, with shifts available from 8a-4p or 4p-12a EST. The successful candidate will be proficient in reading stroke and neuro CTA.Responsibilities...
Location:NC
Specialty:General Diagnostic Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Pathologist for a 120-day assignment in North Carolina, commencing Nov 16, 2026. The Physician will be responsible for full-time, day shifts from 8am-5pm, handling a diverse range of inpatient and outpatient duties. These responsibilities include the analysis of blood smears, body fluids, bone marrow, lymph nodes, extranodal...
Location:NC
Specialty:Pathology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Hematologist/Oncologist to join our client in NC for a 240-day assignment starting Jan 4, 2027. This Physician will work 8a-5p shifts, managing a diverse patient population focusing on 70% oncology and 30% hematology cases. Responsibilities include utilizing 16 onsite infusion chairs and treating conditions such as solid tumors,...
Location:NC
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in North Carolina is seeking an experienced Obstetrician-Gynecologist for a 20-day assignment starting Nov 9, 2026. This role involves 24-hour shifts with in-house call from 8 am to 8 am, focusing on laborist responsibilities and managing both obstetrical and gynecological emergencies.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide in-house call coverage...
Location:NC
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a 20-day assignment in North Carolina, commencing Nov 6, 2026. This role involves 24-hour shifts from 7 am to 7 am, focusing on general OB/GYN responsibilities.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform general OB/GYN responsibilitiesAdditional InformationRequired Board Certification: Obstetrics and GynecologyEMR...
Location:NC
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in North Carolina seeks a skilled OB/GYN Physician for a 90-day assignment beginning Sep 23, 2026. This role involves an 8a-8a call schedule, focusing on comprehensive obstetrical and gynecological care including low and high-risk pregnancies, FHR interpretation, OB ultrasounds, amniocentesis, and various delivery methods.Responsibilities...
Location:NC
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
Locum tenens physician jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Locum and travel physicians hold all the same qualifications as a permanent physician, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
According to ZipRecruiter, physicians in North Carolina typically earn an average of $129,873 per year.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, family medicine physicians earn an average of $225,170 a year.
Physicians in North Carolina are required to complete 60 hours of CME every three years.
Yes, new graduates can work in North Carolina as long as they receive the proper licensing and certification specific to their state. Check out our physician licensing guide to get started.
The highest paying physician specialties include neurosurgery, thoracic, and orthopedic surgery. Highly technical surgical specialties like these earn around $600,000 a year.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the number of physician and surgeon jobs will increase by 3% between 2022 and 2032. About 24,200 openings for physicians and surgeons are projected each year.
