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 / yearAverage 31 scopes per week and 10 EGDs per weekEMR : EClinicalWorks (clinic) and Meditech (inpatient)Fast Track program : 90% conversion rate for proceduresClinic Overview
Located in the Medical Specialties Building across from Frye Regional Medical CenterEndoscopy Center on the 3rd floor of the same building20 exam rooms and private physician officesInfusion room on site; all other ancillaries (ultrasound, radiology) through Catawba ValleyPatient population : Adults and geriatricsHours :
Clinic : Mon-Fri, 8 AM-5 PMEndoscopy Center : Mon-Fri, 7 AM-4 PMClinic volume : 17-20 patients / day (after ramp-up)
New patients : 30 minutesFollow-ups : 15 minutesEach physician supported by a dedicated Medical Assistant6 APPs on the clinic teamScope & Surgical Overview
Procedures include colonoscopies, EGDs, and sigmoidoscopiesEndoscopy Center :
3 GI suites, Olympus 190 scopes12-14 procedures / day per roomDedicated CRNAs, scrub techs, and pre / post-op nursesBlock scheduling rotationCatawba Valley Medical Center :
2 ORs / GI suitesAverage 10 procedures / dayFull anesthesia coverage (24 / 7)EUS preferred but not requiredRotating scope / surgery schedule between the Endoscopy Center and Catawba Valley Medical CenterMorning procedures, afternoon clinic follow-upsCall Coverage
1 : 7 rotation for hospital and ED callWeeknights : 5 PM-7 AMWeekends : Sat 7 AM-Mon 7 AMNo inpatient rounding during call hoursHospitalist Coverage
Weekday hospitalist coverage : 7 AM-5 PMRotates 1 week at a time (1 : 7 schedule)No outpatient or clinic procedures during hospitalist weekSupported by a dedicated APP during inpatient weeksFinancials & Benefits
Productivity bonus eligible starting Year 2Comprehensive benefits package :Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short-term & long-term disabilityLife & AD&D insuranceMalpractice coverage457(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