Physician - Trauma

Ballad Health is an integrated healthcare system serving 29 counties of Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Northwest North Carolina and Southeast Kentucky. Our system has 815+ physicians and advanced practitioners and was created to improve the health of the people we serve. Ballad Health operates a family of 21 hospitals, including a dedicated children’s hospital, community hospitals, three critical access hospitals, a behavioral health hospital, an addiction treatment facility, long-term care facilities, home care and hospice services, retail pharmacies, outpatient services and a comprehensive medical management corporation.

As the premier healthcare provider of Northeast Tennessee, Johnson City Medical Center and Ballad Health Medical Associates are seeking a BC/BE, Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to practice in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains. Work and play in this small University town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Eastern TN, while joining a highly reputable group of fellowship trained Orthopedic Traumatologists located in Johnson City, TN, serving 1.3 million people in the Tri-Cities area.

Johnson City Medical Center (JCMC) is a 445 bed Level I Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center with all available specialties - Neurology, Neurosurgery, Pulmonary/Critical Care, Oncology, Radiology, Emergency Medicine, OBGYN, etc.

Highlights of the position

· Employed

· Joining 4 fellowship trained Orthopedic Traumatologists

· Call is 1:5

· Participate with East Tennessee State University Orthopedic Residency Program

· Highly competitive salary base plus quality bonus and benefits

· Clinic set up in the Medical Office Building within the hospital with other Neuroscience specialties i.e., Neuroendovascular, Neurosurgery, Neurohospitalist, as well as Orthopedic Hand Surgery

· X-Ray available in the office

Six thousand foot peaks, The Appalachian Trail, world class fly fishing, four ski areas, several class IV-V rivers and numerous lakes are all within a 60 minute drive. Enjoy rail trails, miles of hiking and biking trails, breweries and outstanding restaurants all within the city limits.

We look forward to adding you to our team!