Physician Gastroenterology - Competitive Salary

Company: Archway Physician Recruitment
Location: Hickory
Posted on: March 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Gastroenterologist Opening in Hickory, NCFull-Time / Employed OpportunityPartnership/ownership track availableLocationHickory, 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 & BenefitsCompetitive employed salaryProductivity bonus eligibility starting Year 2Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability, life/AD&D insuranceMalpractice coverage provided457(b) deferred compensation planPaid time off: 20 days/year (negotiable)CME: 5 days/yearAdministrative ½ day per week for work-life balancePractice HighlightsOnly GI group in Catawba CountyHigh-volume practice: ~11,000 colonoscopies/year, ~3,500 EGDs/yearCall rotation: 1:7 (approx. 4–5 days/month)Team: 9 physicians, 6 APPsDedicated Medical Assistants for each physicianClinic: 17–20 patients/day after ramp-upProcedures performed at fully equipped Endoscopy Center and hospital ORsMorning procedures, afternoon clinic follow-upsRotating scope/surgery schedule between Endoscopy Center and hospitalEUS experience preferred but not requiredClinic Overview20 exam rooms, private physician officesInfusion room on site; other ancillaries through regional hospitalAdult and geriatric patient populationEndoscopy Center: 3 GI suites, Olympus 190 scopes, 12–14 procedures/day per roomFull anesthesia coverage 24/7Fast Track program with 90% conversion rate for proceduresCall & Hospital Coverage1:7 rotation for hospital and ED callWeeknights: 5 PM–7 AM; Weekends: Sat 7 AM–Mon 7 AMNo inpatient rounding during call hoursHospitalist coverage: 7 AM–5 PM, 1 week rotation, supported by dedicated APPNo outpatient or clinic procedures during hospitalist weekRequirementsBoard-certified or board-eligible GastroenterologistMotivated and ready to join a collaborative, high-volume practiceWhy Join This PracticeEstablished, high-volume practice with strong community tiesPartnership/ownership track availableBalanced schedule with APP support and experienced staffCollaborative environment with hospital system support

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