Expanding Surgical Practice Seeking Bariatric Surgeon

Ballad Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Bariatric Surgeon to join Surgical Associates of Kingsport at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee. The physician will be joining a team of surgeons who provide coverage for general, foregut, bariatric and colorectal surgery. The ideal candidate for this position would do a mix of bariatric and elective general surgery and taking call between 5 surgeons.   

Our bariatric team currently includes an expert surgeon, Obesity medicine physician, a nurse practitioner, registered dietitians, registered nurses, specially trained operating room staff, insurance specialists and client service representatives. The team is committed to assisting patients through every aspect of the surgical process. From educational seminars to pre-surgical classes to support groups, the team partners with each patient to ensure a smooth transition through each phase of the process.

Opportunity Details:

1. Share call with 5 surgeons in a Level III Trauma Center
2. 400+ Bed Hospital
3. Two Da Vinci Robots
4. EPIC EMR

Compensation:

• Nationally competitive salary 

• Full benefits – Medical/Dental/Vision 

• Retirement – 403B 

• Sign-on Bonus 

• Annual CME allowance 

• Paid Time Off 

• Malpractice and Tail Coverage provided 

• Moving package 

The surgical program at Holston Valley Medical Center consists of 7 general/robotic/bariatric surgeons and a colorectal surgeon. 7 advanced practitioners provide trauma and acute care services in the Level III trauma center. Each member is a highly trained and caring professional who shares a commitment to skilled medicine and compassionate patient care.

Work/Life Balance:

• Office centrally located inside Holston Valley Medical Center 

• Easy, light traffic commutes - even from other cities 

• Local, moderately sized airport 

• Family-friendly communities 

• Excellent public and private schools 

Ballad Health, which covers a 29-county area in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, is made up of three tertiary facilities, 17 community/critical access hospitals, seven cancer centers, 13 Urgent Care locations and multiple specialty offices. The health systems employed arm, Ballad Health Medical Associates, is made up of over 800 physicians and advanced practitioners.

Community Details:

• Nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Highlands, Kingsport, Tennessee offers a great family-friendly atmosphere with excellent public and private schools and access to several local colleges, including East Tennessee State University, King University, The University of Virginia College at Wise, Lincoln Memorial University, The University of Tennessee, and Virginia Tech. 

• No State Income Tax! 

• Access to three large lakes, our area provides a wealth of hiking, biking, golf, skiing, fishing, camping, boating and kayaking opportunities.
  
  
•  Local Regional Airport with easy access to international flights via hubs in Charlotte, NC and Atlanta. GA.

Partnering with and serving Kingsport, Tennessee, and its surrounding region for more than 80 years, Holston Valley Medical Center features the latest healthcare designs and innovations, including new intensive care units and operating suites, as well as expanded emergency and radiology departments. Holston Valley’s world-renowned cardiovascular program is a national leader in clinical research trials, has been named a Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospital five times by IBM Watson Health and was the first in Tennessee to offer transcatheter aortic valve replacement surgery for patients who are unable to undergo open-heart surgery. The Christine LaGuardia Phillips Cancer Center provides a full range of oncology diagnostic and treatment options, including a Trilogy linear accelerator, and Holston Valley is home to the latest in surgical robotics, including DaVinci Xi for minimally invasive surgery and MAKO for joint replacement surgery. The hospital also features an accredited breast center, orthopedics and joint replacement, bariatric surgery, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, neurology and neurosurgery and hyperbaric medicine. Learn more about Holston Valley Medical Center at www.balladhealth.org/HVMC.

Holston Valley Medical Center is located within the City of Kingsport, which is part of an area known as the Tri-Cities area, which includes Bristol, Kingsport and Johnson City. Kingsport, TN is well-known for its scenic beauty with four very distinct seasons and many choices of outdoor and cultural activities. The extraordinary mountains, lakes and accessible waterways present opportunities for skiing, fishing, boating, hiking, biking and camping, among other activities. The City of Kingsport is an area active in the arts, theatre, local history and sporting events, such as NASCAR and AAU tournaments. The area’s diversity and range of options for leisure makes it an enjoyable place to live (not to mention the benefit of no state income tax).

Outdoor activities – Hiking/Biking/Lakes Greenbelt Linear Park  Warriors Path State Park  Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium  South Holston Lake