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.
What’s it like to work as a physician in North Carolina? Visit our Physician Guide to Locum Tenens Jobs in North Carolina here.
Looking to work your next physician job in North Carolina, but aren’t licensed in the state yet? If you’re already licensed to practice as a physician in another state, our expert licensing team will work with you to secure your North Carolina physician license, on us.
We are seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist for a 3-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina, starting Dec 24, 2025. This opportunity involves 24-hour ED call shifts and making rounds, with an average census of 5 patients. The assignment is ideal for board-certified physicians experienced in pediatric hospital medicine who are comfortable providing...
Location:NC
Specialty:Pediatric Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a General Surgeon for a 12-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina, starting Jan 9, 2026. This opportunity involves 24-hour weekend call coverage with flexible off-site requirements. The General Surgeon will manage an average of 7-8 patients per day and participate in approximately 50 surgical cases per month.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:NC
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician for a 16-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina. This opportunity begins on Nov 8, 2025, and involves working every other weekend on Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 5pm. The physician will manage inpatient needs alongside Advanced Practice Providers, focusing on both chronic and acute medical conditions...
Location:NC
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician for a 7-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina. This opportunity starts on Dec 14, 2025, and features a series of 10-hour shifts, primarily during daytime and evening hours. The ideal candidate will have recent emergency room experience in similar-sized facilities and hold current ACLS,...
Location:NC
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Interventional Radiologist for a 15-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina, starting Sep 27, 2025. This opportunity features a variety of daytime and evening shifts on weekends through November, with duties focused on interpreting ED and inpatient stat CT, ultrasound, and plain film exams. Candidates should be board...
Location:NC
Specialty:Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Psychiatrist for a 70-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina. This position, set to start on Jan 5, 2026, offers a schedule of 7 days on followed by 7 days off. The Psychiatrist will provide adult inpatient care, leveraging the Epic EMR system to enhance patient outcomes. Ideal candidates will have experience in adult psychiatric...
Location:NC
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Obstetrician/Gynecologist for a locum tenens assignment in North Carolina. This opportunity starts on Nov 29, 2025, and lasts for 2 days, providing 24-hour continuous call coverage from 8am to 8am. The assignment involves supporting a hospital with a nursery and the ability to transfer patients requiring a higher level...
Location:NC
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Hematologist/Oncologist for a 140-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina, starting Feb 16, 2026. This outpatient-focused opportunity features Monday to Friday day shifts, with half days on Fridays and a shared call rotation that is primarily phone-based.Job DetailsLocation: North CarolinaStart Date: Feb 16, 2026LOA: 140 daysProvider...
Location:NC
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Obstetrician/Gynecologist for an 18-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina, starting Aug 4, 2025. The schedule consists of 24-hour shifts and includes dates throughout January to April. This role involves managing approximately 400-500 deliveries per year in a setting with a Level 2 special care nursery and providing...
Location:NC
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a board-certified General Surgeon for a locum tenens assignment in North Carolina. This position begins on Dec 1, 2025, spans 5 days, and requires providing general surgery consults with 24-hour shifts from 7a to 7a. The schedule includes multi-day blocks in December, with further dates through May 2026 anticipated.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:NC
Specialty:General Surgery
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.