Ballad Health CVA Cardiology Services is seeking a non-invasive Cardiologist for Kingsport, Tennessee

Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute  is a nationally recognized organization that delivers comprehensive cardiovascular care for the 29-county service area we cover in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. We service all the major facilities within Ballad Health System and have multiple regional offices.  Our forward-thinking organization consists of 55+ leading-edge physicians and 45+ APPs who specialize in all aspects of general and interventional cardiology including structural heart and peripheral vascular disease, electrophysiology, and cardiothoracic and vascular surgery.

Join our esteemed team in Kingsport, Tennessee as we seek a proficient non-invasive cardiologist. Located within the vibrant atmosphere of Holston Valley Medical Center, our cohesive team comprises  16 cardiologists, three cardiothoracic surgeons and three vascular surgeons. Emphasizing excellence in patient care, collaboration, and a supportive work environment, we offer an inviting workplace for you and your family.

With a focus on achieving work-life balance, our team benefits from a full complement of nocturnal advanced practice providers, ensuring a manageable workload. For those inclined towards research, our facility boasts a robust infrastructure, actively participating in numerous national and international clinical trials.   

The ideal candidate will be practicing at our Kingsport clinic and contribute to imaging capabilities at Holston Valley Medical Center, furnished with cutting-edge technology. Our Kingsport team is actively engaged in advanced structural heart, cardia surgical, and electrophysiology procedures. Full spectrum of innovative non-invasive imaging techniques such as cardiac/vascular CT, MRI, and advanced echocardiography.

If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care, advancing cardiovascular medicine, and thriving within a supportive community, we encourage you to apply and become an integral part of our dynamic team.

Holston Valley Medical Center (HVMC), a facility within Ballad Health has been named one of the nation’s Top Cardiovascular Hospitals and was recently named one of the nation’s top 50 cardiovascular hospitals by IBM Watson. Holston Valley participates in the Level One Heart Attack network for regional STEMI care. HVMC has 5 cardiac catheterization laboratories and 2 dedicated EP labs.

Opportunity Details:

• Competitive Compensation Package to include Annual Salary and Bonus
  
  
 
• Commence bonus
  
  
 
• Relocation and Educational Loan Assistance
  
  
 
• Full Benefits to include Medical, Dental & Vision
  
  
 
• PTO and CME Reimbursement

Practice Details:

• Holston Valley Medical Center performs approximately 300-400 Cath lab and EP procedures per month with 50-75 stent placement, 40 implantable pacemaker/AICD and 40 ablations, 12-16 TAVRs and 75 peripheral cases per month.
  
  
 
• Philips Cath Lab with Advanced Cardiac supportive and diagnostic devices such as: Laser, Volcano, IVUS, Rota Pro, Shockwave, CSI, Inari,  EKOS, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump and Impella.
  
  
 
• 24/7 STEMI service with approximately 190 STEMIs /year
  
  
 
• On-Site CHF clinic
  
  
 
• Experienced Advanced Practitioners to Supplement Practice
  
  
 
• Continued Cardiac Market Growth
  
  
 
• Upcoming advanced CT with state-of-the-art cardiac imaging capabilities

Community Details:

• Located 90 minutes from the Asheville, North Carolina and the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg areas, Kingsport, TN offers a great family-friendly atmosphere with excellent public and private schools and access to several local colleges.
  
  
 
• 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, only 20 minutes away, with easy access to international flights via hubs in Charlotte, NC and Atlanta. GA
  
  
 
• Farm to table dining and craft breweries
  
  
 
• Easy, light traffic commutes – even from other cities
  
  
 
• Excellent public and private schools, low cost of living

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. 

The Appalachian Highlands consists of three mid-size cities (Bristol, TN/VA, Kingsport, TN, Johnson City, TN).  Sullivan County, TN and Washington County, TN combined is roughly 300,000 in population.  The area is within driving distance to one half of the US population. 

• No State Income Tax in Tennessee
• Easy access to a Regional Airport
• Low Cost of Living
• Excellent Public and Private school options
• Arts/Culture: Symphony of the Mountains
• Outdoor activities: Fort Patrick Henry Lake, Warriors Path State Park, Kingsport Greenbelt
• Family Activities: Bays Mountain Planetarium, Kingsport Carousel & Park, Riverview Splash Pad
• Local craft breweries and wineries
• Four distinct seasons

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.