Gastroenterology

Ballad Health Medical Associates (BHMA) has a unique opportunity for motivated Gastroenterologists who are interested in career opportunities in Tennessee.  BHMA is a large, multispecialty employed physician group which provides care to patients throughout Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.    Physician led and professionally managed, BHMA allows physicians to do what they do best – provide the best possible care for their patients. 

BHMA is seeking gastroenterologists with training in advanced skills (EUS/ERCP) to provide either outpatient or inpatient services or both for Holston Valley Medical Center, a 505 bed, level III trauma center. 

Opportunity Details:

• Competitive guaranteed base salary
• Signing Incentives
• Productivity bonus
• Performance bonus
• Moving allowance
• Paid Malpractice

Community Details:

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

Facility Details:

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. 

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