Physician - Gastroenterology

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