Lifepoint Health

Gastroenterologist | North Carolina

Near Hickory, NC

full-time
Inpatient

Frye Regional Medical Center

Your Healing Mission Matters

As a Gastroenterologist with Duke Lifepoint you will be inspired by the community you serve as a valuable member of the Lifepoint Health team, a nationally recognized healthcare organization centered on caring with a local heart for the communities we serve. You'll contribute to our positive, collaborative work environment as a culture champion while having access to the staff, resources and technologies you need to impact patient care. You'll find yourself in a work environment where what truly matters is achievable - from your career goals to your own well-being.

Skip the locum companies and contract with us today for an opportunity to have a flexible schedule and an amazing work life balance.

Position Detail:

  • Duke Lifepoint is hiring a full-time Gastroenterologist to float between two Duke Lifepoint hospitals: Frye Regional Medical Center (Hickory) and Haywood Regional Medical Center (Clyde)
  • Develop a newly formed travel position, employed by the hospital
  • 7 on/7 off block between the two: 7 days at FRMC, 7 off, 7 days at HRMC, 7 off
  • No requirement to relocate
  • Procedural based 
  • Inpatient consultation and ED coverage only, exclusive block time in Endo suites or OR, no clinic requirement
  • Hospitals are equipped with General GI and ERCP scopes
  • APP supported
  • Certified Medical Assistant assigned to the physician for patient care coordination

Compensation Details

Our compensation package can include: * Competitive base salary plus worked relative value unit (wRVU) production bonus. * Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. * Paid time off and retirement plan * Comprehensive health and well-being benefits * Student loan repayment assistance * Early-commitment residency stipend * Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and days * Paid professional liability and malpractice coverage. * Marketing and practice growth assistance

Location Insights

  • A

    Access to Parks

  • A-

    Access to Outdoor Activities

  • A-

    Overall

  • B+

    Access to Restaurants

  • B+

    Cost of Living

  • B+

    Public Schools

  • Total Population

    43,352

  • Median Rent

    $917

  • Median Home Value

    $233,800

  • Median Income

    $58,251

Posted January 5, 2026

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