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
- Procedures:
- 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
- 12–14 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
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Clinic volume: 17–20 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
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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
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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 ½ 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 #25 on the best cities to live in America, and #3 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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