Gastroenterologist Partnership Track with Established, High-Volume

Gastroenterology Associates of Catawba Valley is seeking a B/C or B/E Gastroenterologist to join our well-established, high-volume practice in Hickory, North Carolina.

This is an employed position with Catawba Valley Health System, serving patients across a 50-mile, multi-county region.

Youll be joining a respected team known for combining personalized care with advanced medical expertisesupported by a dedicated community and robust hospital partnership.

Practice Highlights

Only GI group in Catawba 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

Clinic Overview

Located in the Medical Specialties Building across from Frye Regional Medical Center

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

Hours:

Clinic: Mon-Fri, 8 AM-5 PM

Endoscopy Center: Mon-Fri, 7 AM-4 PM

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

Scope & Surgical Overview

Procedures include colonoscopies, EGDs, and sigmoidoscopies

Endoscopy Center:

3 GI suites, Olympus 190 scopes

12-14 procedures/day per room

Dedicated CRNAs, scrub techs, and pre/post-op nurses

Block scheduling rotation

Catawba Valley Medical Center:

2 ORs/GI suites

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

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

Full Time