Gastroenterologist Opportunity Äì 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 Äì5 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 Äì14 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 Äì7 AM
• Weekends: Sat 7 AM ÄìMon 7 AM
• No inpatient rounding during call hours
• Weekday hospitalist coverage: 7 AM Äì5 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 ÄìFri, 8 AM Äì5 PM
• Endoscopy Center hours: Mon ÄìFri, 7 AM Äì4 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 Ω day per week (outside hospitalist weeks)

Community DetailsHickory 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.