Physician Gastroenterology - Competitive Salary

Job Description Job ID: 6004 Practice Details Seeking a B/C or B/E Gastroenterologist to join our well-established, high-volume practice in North Carolina. 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 Recruiter's Insight Compensation. The Starting Salary Is $40,000 To $65,000 More Compared To Starting Salaries In Charlotte. Coupled With A Cost Of Living Of 20% Lower Than The Aforementioned Metropolitan Areas, Provides Significant Purchasing Power To Build Their Dream Home, Payoff School Loans And Retire Early. The Housing Market. Go Back To School with a 4BR/3BA Beautiful Mountain View Home- Great Convenience to Hwy 127, I-40, and Hwy 321 to CLT. You will love the large living room with built-ins, coffered ceilings, and stone gas fireplace! Custom kitchen features granite, tile backsplash, bar seating & large eat-in area with additional separate pantry. Large Primary Bedroom features tray ceilings, walk in closets w/ custom built ins, barn door, and large bath w/ tile floor, double vanities w/ granite, tile walk in shower, soaking tuband a vaulted ceiling providing a true retreat! Two more additional large bedrooms downstairs w/ walk in closets & full bath w/ double vanities. Massive additional living space- perfect for den, homeschooling or a play room! Additional 4th Bedroom and Full bath w/ granite countertops off the bonus room. We love the screened in back porch, sundeck, outdoor fire pit, fenced in backyard, and over-sized two car garage. . This home can be yours for $489,900 . The Community. NC Foothills just 45 mins NW of Charlotte and an hour east of Asheville; 4 hours from the coast The Employer. Nestled at the base of the majestic Blue Ridge mountains is a bustling region of 350,000 friendly people, all served by the Medical Center, a 200 bed not-for –profit state of the art acute care facility. With a medical staff of 325 physicians representing over 35 specialties, they offer an extensive array of medical services and 1,400 employees dedicated to quality care. Approximately an hour to several metropolitan areas, Hickory offers numerous cultural opportunities as well as sports activities, on land and water, and several progressive school systems. Closest Major City 45 miles to Charlotte, NC 90 miles to Greensboro, NC 138 miles to Durham, NC 152 miles to Raleigh, NC 219 miles to Atlanta, GA Colleges and Universities Catawba Valley Community College (Full-time enrollment: 3,785) Lenoir-Rhyne University (FT enrollment: 1,783) Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (about 12 miles; Hudson, NC; Full-time enrollment: 3,636) Western Piedmont Community College (about 21 miles; Morganton, NC; FT enrollment: 2,205) Mitchell Community College (about 25 miles; Statesville, NC; FT enrollment: 2,458) Recreation The vibrant region near the mountains offers close proximity to a number of cities in North Carolina, and a wealth of recreational and cultural opportunities. Located an hour from Charlotte, Asheville, Winston-Salem and the Blue Ridge Parkway, Hickory has a temperate climate and wonderful natural resources, including Lake Hickory and the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains, which includes the pristine Blue Ridge Parkway. The area's cultural centers include the SALT Block (Catawba Science Center, Hickory Choral Society, Hickory Museum of Art, United Arts Council of Catawba County, Western Piedmont Symphony), a planetarium, and numerous musical venues. The Hickory Crawdads, a Class A South Atlantic League affiliate of the Texas Rangers, is a popular way to enjoy the nation's favorite pastime. Hickory is also home to the Hickory Motor Speedway, which is nationally known as the Birthplace of the NASCAR Stars Shopping Valley Hills Mall The Hickory Tree Hickory Furniture Mart Dillard'saa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a