Medical Center is seeking a full-time BE/BC Gastroenterologist well-established high volume practice. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a well-established, physician-led private practice with a proven record of success.

• Only GI group in the 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
• Endoscopy Center on the 3rd floor of the same building
• 20 exam rooms and private physician offices
• Infusion room on site; all other ancillaries (ultrasound, radiology) through Catawba Valley
• Patient population: Adults and geriatrics
• Clinic: Mon Fri, 8 AM 5 PM
• Endoscopy Center: Mon Fri, 7 AM 4 PM
• Procedures include colonoscopies, EGDs, and sigmoidoscopies
• 3 GI suites, Olympus 190 scopes
• procedures/day per room
• Dedicated CRNAs, scrub techs, and pre/post-op nurses
• Block scheduling rotation
• Average 10 procedures/day
• Full anesthesia coverage (24/7)
• EUS preferred but not required
• Rotating scope/surgery schedule between the Endoscopy Center and Catawba Valley Medical Center
• Morning procedures, afternoon clinic follow-ups

• Clinic volume: 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

• 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

Financials & Benefits

• 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 day each week (outside of hospitalist weeks) for task management and work-life balance
• Established, high-volume practice with strong community ties
• Partnership/ownership track available

The Community:

The area was voted the Most Beautiful and Affordable Place to Live in the country by Travel + Leisure magazine for 2023! In addition, US News and World Report voted Hickory on the best cities to live in America, and in NC! The city has a population of about 45,000, but a service area 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. It 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 and tubing.

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