Full-Time Gastroenterologist (Franklin)

Company Overview Western Carolina Digestive Consultants ( WCDC )

Setting the Standard for Gastroenterology Care in Western North Carolina Western Carolina Digestive Consultants has delivered physician-owned, patient-centered GI care for 30 + years from our two locations in Sylva and Franklin. We now serve patients from a vast region of 8 mountain counties across Western North Carolina and North Georgia, bringing advanced digestive services to the greater Blue Ridge region. Just minutes from our clinics, Western Carolina University, an NCAA Division I institution, adds academic energy, research partnerships, and cultural vibrancy to the community.

Our AAAHC-accredited ambulatory endoscopy center and twin outpatient clinics blend mountain-town warmth with cutting-edge technology, allowing us to diagnose, treat, and prevent digestive and liver diseases with unmatched efficiency and compassion. Both practices lie only 68 miles north of Asheville, served by Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), and 130 miles northeast of Atlanta, giving physicians and patients effortless access to major travel routes, conferences, and weekend getaways.

Who We Are

Our team of board-certified gastroenterologists, advanced practice providers, and seasoned nursing staff collaborates across the full spectrum of GI and hepatobiliary conditions. Clinical autonomy, quality of care, and professional integrity drive every decision we make. As a physician-led group operating under a pure wRVU productivity model, we combine entrepreneurial earning potential with a family-style culture.

Our Facilities

• Two dedicated endoscopy suites (Olympus 4K platforms, high-definition imaging).
• AAAHC-accredited ASC with rapid turnover (12+ cases per day).
• GI-specific EMR (gGastro) to streamline documentation.
• On-site anesthesia crew, pathology partnerships, and three experienced NPs who manage clinic follow-ups and shared-care protocols.

Why Join Us

• Own Your Earnings Unlimited production-based income; scale workload to fit your goals.
• Fast Track to Ownership Clear, accelerated pathway to equity in a thriving, private practice.
• No Mandatory Call Hospital privileges and call are 100 % optional (extra revenue if desired).
• State-of-the-Art Environment Modern ASC + outpatient clinics; build new service lines as we grow.
• Family-Style Culture Transparent leadership, senior-partner mentorship, genuine work-life harmony.
• Mountain Lifestyle Affordable living, no traffic, a nearby university, vibrant dining, and endless hiking, fishing, and lake days, plus easy weekend trips to Asheville and Atlanta.

Job Title : Full-Time Gastroenterologist (BC/BE)
Location : Franklin, North Carolina
Schedule : 34 procedure days / week + flexible clinic hours (Monday Friday)
Call : Optional elective call at regional hospital
Job Type : Full-time, partnership-track if desired

Core Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic upper & lower GI endoscopy (EGD, colonoscopy; ERCP welcomed - performed at hospital).
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage a broad range of GI and hepatobiliary disorders in clinic and ASC settings.
• Prescribe medications, biologics, and evidence-based treatment regimens; document in gGastro.
• Direct the patient-care activities of GI nurses, techs, and support staff; uphold AAAHC, CMS, and GIQuIC quality metrics.
• Collaborate with NPs on quality-improvement projects and community colon-cancer-screening outreach.
• Teach and mentor students and new providers; medical-director track available before or by Year 3 if desired.

Requirements

• MD / DO with completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology fellowship.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Gastroenterology.
• North Carolina medical license (or ability to obtain) and active DEA registration.
• BLS and ACLS for moderate sedation (course reimbursed if needed).
• Proficiency in core GI procedures; advanced endoscopy skills a plus.
• Commitment to patient-centered, team-based care and continuous quality improvement.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: Unlimited production-based income (guaranteed base during ramp-up).
• Partnership: Accelerated equity buy-in; true shareholder status.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with match after Year 1
• Health, dental, vision, and HSA/FSA options
• Malpractice, licensure fees, DEA, and professional dues covered
• CME stipend & paid CME time
• Generous PTO + holidays
• Relocation assistance and travel reimbursement
• Employee assistance & discount programs
• Professional Growth: Year-1 senior-partner mentorship; leadership and medical-director pathways.

Shape Your Future with WCDC

Joining Western Carolina Digestive Consultants means becoming part of a forward-thinking, respected medical group where your expertise is valued and your contributions recognized. Here, you can accelerate your career, grow into ownership, and enjoy an unparalleled quality of life in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Western Carolina Digestive Consultants is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, physician well-being, and an inclusive workplace, with bilingual staff already in place.

Contact Information

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