Gastroenterology 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