General Anesthesiologist

Schedule

Monday through Friday, weekend call rotation (roughly 1 call weekend per month, weeknight call on average once every 2–3 weeks) with protected pre/post call time off.

Casework

Mix of medical direction and MD-only cases. Rotation through WakeMed Raleigh (Level 1 Trauma Center), WakeMed Cary, and WakeMed North with an option to cover at ASCs if desired. Mainly ASA 1–4 cases, with some ASA 5 cases at Raleigh; no high acuity hearts or pediatrics. General, trauma, OB, ortho, ENT, healthy peds (no neonates or complex peds), lungs, GI, urology, and other varied cases.

About the role

Full-time, call-taking general anesthesiologist position in a private practice serving three hospitals in Raleigh. Operates within a Care Team Model with medical direction ratio up to 4:1 and some MD-only cases. Physicians collaborate closely and receive strong support. Opportunity for ASC coverage. Competitive Raleigh market compensation and robust benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer general and regional anesthetics and pain medication, adjusting as needed before, during, and after surgery and other procedures.
• Provide anesthesia maintenance and adjustment before, during, and after procedures.
• Maintain patient records.
• Perform labor epidurals and spinals for C-sections efficiently.
• Order diagnostic tests as needed; work closely with surgical specialists.
• Perform venous and arterial punctures; conduct pre-anesthesia patient evaluation.
• Provide post-anesthesia care and evaluation; monitor mechanical ventilation.
• Communicate with patients, families, and caregivers; react appropriately to adverse reactions and complications.
• Evaluate patient histories, lab results, and surgical plans to determine anesthesia and pain management plans.
• Monitor patient fluid, blood, electrolyte balance, vital signs, and critical functions during procedures.
• Perform tracheal intubation, airway management, and extubation.
• Monitor patients following procedures to determine safe progression through recovery stages.
• Supervise certified registered nurse anesthetists and anesthesia assistants.

Requirements

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification or eligibility (BC/BE) in anesthesiology.
• Strong regional anesthesia skills; fellowship not required.
• North Carolina state medical license.
• Residents welcome to apply; preference given for clinical experience in high acuity or similar environments.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, bedside manner, and organizational skills.
• Strong commitment to patient care and safety.
• Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a team-oriented, performance-driven environment.

Benefits

• Competitive starting base salary with potential signing bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Healthcare spending account, flexible spending account, dependent care spending account.
• Excellent retirement plan including safe harbor and match.
• Generous PTO package.
• Paid malpractice and tail coverage.
• Paid life insurance for physician and eligible spouse/partner/dependents.
• Paid long-term disability; voluntary short-term disability.
• CME allowance.