Gastroenterology job located in Hickory, North Carolina

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Practice Details

• Seeking a B/C or B/E Gastroenterologist to join our well-established, high-volume practice in(Login for Information)
• This is an employed position serving patients across a 50-mile, multi-county region.You’ll be joining a respected team known for combining personalized care with advanced medical expertise—supported by a dedicated community and robust hospital partnership.
• Only GI group in County
• Call rotation: 1:7 (approx. 4–5 days/month)
• Team: 15 total providers (9 physicians, 6 APPs)
  • Procedures:
    • ~11,000 colonoscopies/year
    • ~3,500 EGDs/year
    • Average 31 scopes per week and 10 EGDs per week

• EMR: EClinicalWorks (clinic) and Meditech (inpatient)
• Fast Track program: 90% conversion rate for procedures

Clinic volume: 17–20 patients/day (after ramp-up)

• New patients: 30 minutes
• Follow-ups: 15 minutes
• Each physician supported by a dedicated Medical Assistant
• 6 APPs on the clinic team

Scope & Surgical Overview

• Procedures include colonoscopies, EGDs, and sigmoidoscopies

Endoscopy Center:

• 3 GI suites, Olympus 190 scopes
• 12–14 procedures/day per room
• Dedicated CRNAs, scrub techs, and pre/post-op nurses
• Block scheduling rotation

Medical Center:

• 2 ORs/GI suites
• Average 10 procedures/day
• Full anesthesia coverage (24/7)
• EUS preferred but not required
• Rotating scope/surgery schedule between the Endoscopy Center and Medical Center
• Morning procedures, afternoon clinic follow-ups

Call Coverage

• 1:7 rotation for hospital and ED call
• Weeknights: 5 PM–7 AM
• Weekends: Sat 7 AM–Mon 7 AM
• No inpatient rounding during call hours

Hospitalist Coverage

• Weekday hospitalist coverage: 7 AM–5 PM
• Rotates 1 week at a time (1:7 schedule)
• No outpatient or clinic procedures during hospitalist week
• Supported by a dedicated APP during inpatient weeks

Community Details

• The city of Hickory has a population of about 45,000; however, we serve a population of over 350,000. 
• It is a safe, family friendly, community that offers an abundance of outdoor activities, a variety of shopping and restaurants, a low cost of living, and close proximity to an international airport. 
• Hickory is just 45 minutes NW of Charlotte, an hour east of Asheville, and 4 hours from the coast.   
• The mountains of the high country are also an hour away and offer additional outdoor activities, including snow skiing.

Compensation Details

• Productivity bonus eligible starting Year 2
• Comprehensive benefits package:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Short-term & long-term disability
  • Life & AD&D insurance
  • Malpractice coverage
  • 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan (eligible upon employment)

• Paid time off: 20 days annually (4 weeks; negotiable)
• CME: 5 days per year (pre-approval required)
• Administrative ½ day each week (outside of hospitalist weeks) for task management and work-life balance

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