Abingdon Urology Center of Excellence

Job Description

Johnston Memorial Hospital (JMH) and Ballad Health Medical Associates located in Abingdon, VA are currently seeking a Board-Certified, da Vinci Trained, Physician Leader to establish our brand-new, full-service, community-supported Urology Center of Excellence. Candidate will join a wonderful medical community with supportive administration. JMH also houses both internal and family medicine residencies, so the opportunity to inspire the next generation of physicians exists here in the stunning mountains of Southwest Virginia.

Opportunity:

• Craft YOUR practice with the support of collaborating Urologists and administrative leaders within the Ballad Health System
• Build YOUR vision and enjoy the freedom to establish a Center of Excellence to leave a lasting regional impact
• Adult Urology Clinic
• 4-day per week, including clinic and surgeries.
• Flexible work-life balance
• Call coverage shared with other Urologists/Only 1:4 Weekends
• Support team includes nurses and mid-level practitioners that assist with both inpatient and outpatient services.
• da Vinci Robotic-assisted surgery available in the operating room.
• Vast multi-subspecialty referral sources onsite
• EPIC EMR

Compensation & Benefits:

• Highly competitive compensation package to reflect the value of your expertise
• Sign-On Bonus
• Student loan repayment program
• Paid CME, malpractice, and licensure
• Relocation assistance
• Retention bonus ($200,000 over 5 years) paid out annually to reward your yearly commitment to the community
• Excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement program

Ballad Health Medical Associates (BHMA) is a 750+ physician and advanced practitioner provider group.  BHMA employs multiple specialties including primary care, hematology/oncology, pulmonary/critical care, urology, orthopedics, and many more.  Led by a physician clinical counsel, BHMA is physician led, patient focused and professionally managed. 

• Low cost of living
• Easy access to a Regional Airport
• Outdoor Activities: The Virginia Creeper Trail, South Holston Lake
• Arts/Entertainment: The Barter Theater, Virginia Highlands Festival, William King Art Museum
• Local breweries/wineries: Abingdon Vineyards/Wolf Hills Brewing Co.
• Four distinct seasons
• The Martha Washington Inn and Spa

Located in Abingdon, Virginia, Johnston Memorial Hospital is a 116-bed modern medical facility serving Southwest Virginia. Built in 2011, it’s the first “green” hospital in Southwest Virginia certified by LEED and Energy Star. The facility offers a wide range of services, including a 24-hour interventional cardiology program, critical care services, diagnostic imaging services, emergency services, a family birth center with a full-time pediatric hospitalist team, women’s services, laboratory services with direct access testing, outpatient rehabilitation services, palliative care, a sleep center and surgical services, including an Outpatient Surgery Center. Johnston Memorial is also home to a Regional Cancer Center, which provides comprehensive cancer treatment that includes medical and radiation oncology, diagnostic radiology and laboratory services. Johnston Memorial prides itself on addressing primary care needs through its Dr. S. Hughes Melton Family Medicine Residency and Internal Medicine Residency programs, as well as an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program, which supports the Appalachian Highlands Community Dental Center. Johnston Memorial is recognized as a High-Performing Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, earning "High Performing" ratings for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pneumonia, heart failure and kidney failure, and it achieved a “Four Star” overall rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Learn more about Johnston Memorial at www.balladhealth.org/JMH.