Ballad Health Medical Associates seeking Pulmonologist for Norton, Virginia

Norton Community Hospital, a member  of  Ballad Health, is seeking a BC/BE  Pulmonologist  to join its growing service line. The Physician will join a team that observes, diagnoses, prepares testing and treat patients for diseases of the lung as well as participate in our Black Lung Clinic.

This unique opportunity will include on-the- job training in the growing field of Black Lung disease, while expanding your skill set as a Physician. Candidates should possess skills including arterial line placement and bronchoscopies (Critical Care and EBUS experience is a plus).

Opportunity Details: 

• No Black Lung experience necessary!
• Strong support staff
• Average number of Black Lung patients per day 5-6
• Average number of Outpatient clinic patients per day 20
• Work with/teach Internal Medicine Residents
• Possible Research Opportunity & Future Growth
• Benefit package including – Medical, Dental, Vision and Retirement
• Annual CME allowance
• Sign-on bonus
• Moving allowance eligible

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
• Outdoor activities: High Knob Observation Tower, Sugar Loop Trail, Clinch River State Park, Natural Tunnel State Park
• Arts/Entertainment: Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama, Carter Family Fold
• Local wineries: Mountain Rose Vineyards
• Excellent public and private school options
• Home to the University of Virginia College at Wise
• Four distinct seasons

Norton Community Hospital is a 129-bed not-for-profit hospital located in Norton, Virginia. The facility serves communities in Southwest Virginia and Southeastern Kentucky and provides a wide array of services through highly trained physicians and support staff. Norton Community Hospital offers pulmonology services with a dedicated black lung clinic, emergency care, surgical services, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, diagnostic imaging, and a family birth center. The hospital is a member of the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association and is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association. Learn more about Norton Community Hospital at www.balladhealth.org/NCH.