Gastroenterologist Opening in Hickory, NC

Gastroenterologist Opening in Hickory, NC
Full-Time / Employed Opportunity
Partnership/ownership track available

Location
Hickory, North Carolina – vibrant community between Charlotte and the Blue Ridge Mountains with great schools, affordable living, and abundant outdoor recreation. Serves a multi-county, 50-mile patient region.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive employed salary
Productivity bonus eligibility starting Year 2
Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability, life/AD&D insurance
Malpractice coverage provided
457(b) deferred compensation plan
Paid time off: 20 days/year (negotiable)
CME: 5 days/year
Administrative ½ day per week for work-life balance

Practice Highlights
Only GI group in Catawba County
High-volume practice: ~11,000 colonoscopies/year, ~3,500 EGDs/year
Call rotation: 1:7 (approx. 4–5 days/month)
Team: 9 physicians, 6 APPs
Dedicated Medical Assistants for each physician
Clinic: 17–20 patients/day after ramp-up
Procedures performed at fully equipped Endoscopy Center and hospital ORs
Morning procedures, afternoon clinic follow-ups
Rotating scope/surgery schedule between Endoscopy Center and hospital
EUS experience preferred but not required

Clinic Overview
20 exam rooms, private physician offices
Infusion room on site; other ancillaries through regional hospital
Adult and geriatric patient population
Endoscopy Center: 3 GI suites, Olympus 190 scopes, 12–14 procedures/day per room
Full anesthesia coverage 24/7
Fast Track program with 90% conversion rate for procedures
Call & Hospital 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: 7 AM–5 PM, 1 week rotation, supported by dedicated APP
No outpatient or clinic procedures during hospitalist week

Requirements
Board-certified or board-eligible Gastroenterologist
Motivated and ready to join a collaborative, high-volume practice

Why Join This Practice
Established, high-volume practice with strong community ties
Partnership/ownership track available
Balanced schedule with APP support and experienced staff
Collaborative environment with hospital system support