Physician Gastroenterology - Competitive Salary

Job Description Gastroenterologist Opportunity in North CarolinaHickory, North CarolinaFull timeA healthcare system is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Gastroenterologist to join an established GI group serving a large multi-county patient population. This employed opportunity offers strong procedural volume, a collaborative team environment, and the ability to practice comprehensive gastroenterology with significant support resources.Position Highlights• Employed position serving a 50-mile regional patient population• Only gastroenterology group in the county with a strong referral base• Call rotation of approximately 1:7 (4–5 days per month)• Team of 15 providers including 9 physicians and 6 advanced practice providers• High procedural volumes with strong clinical demandProcedural Volume• Approximately 11,000 colonoscopies annually• Approximately 3,500 EGDs annually• Average of 31 colonoscopies and 10 EGDs per physician each week• Additional procedures include sigmoidoscopies and other GI endoscopic procedures• EUS experience preferred but not requiredClinic & Facility Overview• Clinic located in a Medical Specialties Building across from a regional medical center• Endoscopy Center located within the same building• 20 exam rooms and private physician offices• On-site infusion room• Dedicated Medical Assistant support for each physician• Six APPs supporting clinic operationsEndoscopy Center• Three GI suites equipped with Olympus 190 scopes• 12–14 procedures per room per day• Dedicated CRNAs, scrub technicians, and pre/post-op nursing staff• Block scheduling system for proceduresHospital Surgical Facilities• Two GI procedure suites available in the hospital• Average of 10 procedures daily• Full anesthesia coverage available 24/7Clinical Schedule• Clinic hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM• Endoscopy Center hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM• Clinic patient volume averages 17–20 patients per day after ramp-up• New patient visits: 30 minutes• Follow-up visits: 15 minutesWorkflow Structure• Morning procedures followed by afternoon clinic visits• Weekly administrative half-day for documentation and task management• Dedicated inpatient hospitalist coverage rotating one week at a timeHospital Coverage• Weeknight call coverage from 5:00 PM – 7:00 AM• Weekend call coverage from Saturday 7:00 AM – Monday 7:00 AM• No inpatient rounding required during call hours• Inpatient service rotates one week at a time (1:7) with APP support• During inpatient weeks, no outpatient clinic or procedures are scheduledTechnology• Clinic EMR: EClinicalWorks• Hospital EMR: Meditech• Fast-track program for procedures with a 90% conversion rateCompensation & Benefits• Competitive salary with RVU productivity bonus• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage• Short-term and long-term disability insurance• Life and AD&D insurance• Malpractice insurance coverage• 457(b) deferred compensation retirement plan• Paid time off: 25 days annually (5 weeks)• CME allowance: $6,500 annually with 5 CME daysPractice OpportunityThis role offers the opportunity to join a high-volume gastroenterology group with strong clinical infrastructure, dedicated procedural facilities, and a collaborative team environment. Physicians will benefit from a large patient population, significant procedural volume, and strong administrative support while maintaining a balanced clinical schedule.