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We are seeking a Radiation Oncologist for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina, starting on Oct 6, 2025. This role primarily involves morning team meetings, participating in tumor boards, and managing consultations and follow-up appointments with an average of 2 new consults and 3 to 5 follow-ups per day. Working hours are from 8:00 AM...
Location:NC
Specialty:Radiation Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Board Certified Hematology/Oncology Physician for a 90-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina. This opportunity begins on Jan 5, 2026, offering a schedule of Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with night call responsibilities required two or more weeks per month. The role primarily involves outpatient care with a focus on 70%...
Location:NC
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a 7-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina. This role starts on Aug 14, 2025, and features varied shifts, including overnight and early morning hours. This position requires proficiency in the Epic EMR system and necessitates handling diverse emergency cases, making it ideal for physicians with...
Location:NC
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
Barton Associates is seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist for a locum tenens position in North Carolina. This 60-day assignment begins on 09/08/2025, with potential for extension. The provider will work 24-hour coverage shifts, with dates assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. The pediatric hospitalist will be responsible for a wide range of duties...
Location:NC
Specialty:Pediatric Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Hospitalist Physician for a 33-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina. This opportunity begins on Sep 15, 2025, and features day shifts from 7 AM to 7 PM. Candidates must be board-certified in Family Medicine with recent hospital or ICU experience. This position involves utilizing the Epic EMR system to manage patient care effectively.Job...
Location:NC
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a General Surgeon for a 9-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina, starting Dec 18, 2025. This role requires managing general surgery cases with a 24-hour weekend call schedule. The surgeon will not be required to remain on-site while on call and will have no ICU/Critical Care duties or responsibilities for handling codes.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:NC
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Radiation Oncologist for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina. This opportunity begins on Oct 6, 2025, featuring a Monday to Friday schedule, from 8:00 AM until the last patient around 4:30 PM. The role involves morning team meetings, tumor boards, consults, new and follow-up appointments, with an average daily caseload...
Location:NC
Specialty:Radiation Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina, specializing in arthroplasty. This opportunity starts on Jan 5, 2026, and includes clinic days and OR blocks. The schedule consists of 3 clinic days and 2 OR blocks each week, with additional call duties once per weekday and weekend per month.Job...
Location:NC
Specialty:Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Medical Oncologist for an 80-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina. This role commences on Oct 20, 2025, and features a Monday through Friday schedule from 8 am to 5 pm in a clinic setting. The successful candidate will manage outpatient oncology treatments including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and hormone treatments.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:NC
Specialty:Oncology - Medical
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
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.