Gastroenterology Associates, P.A. was founded in 1996 with 2 Physicians and 3 employees. We have grown over the last 20 years to a group with 8 board certified physicians, 3 Mid-level providers and over 70 employees. Our practice is the premier Gastroenterology group in the Hickory metropolitan area, providing care for patients from a multi-county area covering a 50 mile radius. We operate a state-of-the-art Ambulatory Surgery Center that has been recognized for outstanding quality by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). Our ambulatory endoscopy facility is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and each year performs several thousand endoscopy exams safely in a comfortable outpatient setting. In addition to providing excellent outpatient Gastroenterology care, all of our providers are affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center and Frye Regional Medical Center, where we provide inpatient services.

Requirements:

• Board Certified / Board Eligible in Gastroenterology

• Unrestricted North Carolina license or willingness to obtain

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Commitment to quality care in a team-based environment

• Experience with ERCP/EUS is preferred.

Highlights:

• Physician-owned practice with practice owned endoscopy center

• Employed position with comprehensive benefits package and optional partnership track

• Competitive compensation with salary guarantee while an employed physician

• Single specialty practice

• Ambulatory Endoscopy facility accredited by AAAHC

• Call rotation, minimum 1:8

• Specialty specific EHR

Hospitals:

• Frye Regional Medical Center

• Catawba Valley Medical Center

Our Community:                  

Hickory, North Carolina is a wonderful place to live, ranked by Reader’s Digest as one of the best places in the nation to raise a family. Its many communities offer all of the amenities of a large city, but with the small town charm. Hickory is conveniently located between Charlotte and Asheville at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, along I-40, one hour from skiing slopes and only three hours from the beach. The city of Hickory has Lake Hickory that covers 4,200 acres and over 100 miles of shoreline, beautiful parks with biking and hiking trails; it is a city known for its craftsmanship and community.

Applicants must attach a complete CV in order to be considered.

Our website:  www.gastro-associates.net