Level 1 Trauma Center Orthopedic Traumatologists Opportunity in Northeast Tennessee

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!