Physician Gastroenterology - Competitive Salary

Job Description Gastroenterologist Opportunity – Hickory, NC Seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Gastroenterologist to join our high-volume, well-established practice in Hickory, North Carolina. Position Details Call rotation: 1:7 (~4–5 days/month) Partnership/ownership track available Balanced schedule with support from experienced APPs and staff Collaborative, physician-led environment with strong hospital support Group Details 15 total providers (9 physicians, 6 APPs) Dedicated Medical Assistants for each physician Endoscopy Center staff includes CRNAs, scrub techs, and pre/post-op nurses Position Details Colonoscopies: ~11,000/year EGDs: ~3,500/year Average 31 scopes and 10 EGDs per week per physician Procedures at both Endoscopy Center and Medical Center Endoscopy Center: 3 GI suites, Olympus 190 scopes, 12–14 procedures/day per room 2 ORs/GI suites, full anesthesia coverage 24/7 EUS preferred but not required 1:7 hospital and ED call rotation Weeknights: 5 PM–7 AM Weekends: Sat 7 AM–Mon 7 AM No inpatient rounding during call hours Weekday hospitalist coverage: 7 AM–5 PM, rotates 1 week at a time, supported by dedicated APP Facility Details 20 exam rooms and private physician offices Infusion room on-site Adult and geriatric patient population Clinic hours: Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM Endoscopy Center hours: Mon–Fri, 7 AM–4 PM New patients: 30 min; follow-ups: 15 min Benefits Details Productivity bonus eligible starting Year 2 Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability, life & AD&D insurance Malpractice coverage 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan Paid time off: 20 days annually (4 weeks; negotiable) CME: 5 days per year (pre-approval required) Administrative ½ day per week (outside hospitalist weeks) Community Details Hickory is a vibrant community nestled between Charlotte and the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering excellent schools, affordable living, and easy access to outdoor recreation. Enjoy a strong sense of community with the amenities of a growing city. Join a respected team known for combining personalized patient care with advanced medical expertise , supported by a dedicated community and robust hospital partnership.