Appalachian Vascular and Interventional Radiology is seeking an Interventional Radiologist...

Association of University Radiologists; Johnson City, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 600,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Relocation allowance

14 weeks of vacation

Health insurance

Malpractice insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

HSA and CME allowance

No state income tax

Job summary

Appalachian Vascular and Interventional Radiology (AVIR) seeks a motivated Interventional Radiologist to join our growing practice serving Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.

Based at Johnson City Medical Center with a dedicated APP team, AVIR supports Ballad Health facilities and offers opportunities to expand IR programs while focusing on complex interventions and outpatient care.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Interventional Radiology (ABR or AOBR).
• Eligible for Tennessee and Virginia medical licenses.
• Proficiency in the full range of IR procedures.
• Interest in learning advanced stroke thrombectomy techniques (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Perform a comprehensive range of interventional radiology procedures across oncology, GI and biliary, GU, vascular and MSK domains.
• Possibility to train in stroke thrombectomy with compensation for stroke call participation.
• IR call rotation limited to Johnson City Medical Center, shared 1:3-1:5 among physicians.
• Collaborate with APPs, physicians, and hospital teams to deliver high-quality care.
• Play an active role in service line expansion, education, and clinical innovation.

Skills

Interventional radiology

Team collaboration

Stroke thrombectomy training

Education

ABR/AOBR Board Certification

Tennessee and Virginia licenses

Job description

Appalachian Vascular and Interventional Radiology (AVIR) is seeking a motivated Interventional Radiologist to join our growing practice serving Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.

AVIR is a clinic-based IR group providing comprehensive, minimally invasive care across the Appalachian Highlands. Our physicians practice primarily at Johnson City Medical Center, a 445-bed Level I Trauma Center and a Stroke Center of Excellence, while also supporting Niswonger Children’s Hospital and additional Ballad facilities throughout the region.

Our practice model is designed to allow physicians to focus on complex interventions, clinical care, and program growth. A team of five experienced Advanced Practice Providers manage inpatient consultations and performs a wide range of procedures, creating a highly efficient workflow allowing physicians to concentrate on advanced procedures and outpatient clinic care.

Key highlights of the practice include:

1. Clinic-based IR model with growing outpatient service lines
2. Dedicated APP team supporting inpatient consults and procedures
3. Practice across multiple hospitals within the Ballad Health system
4. Opportunities to expand programs
5. Collaborative relationship with hospital leadership committed supporting IR growth

The Appalachian Highlands offers an exceptional quality of life with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, outdoor recreation, vibrant arts communities, and excellent schools, all within driving distance of Asheville, Knoxville, and Bristol.

This position is ideal for physicians interested in building a robust clinical IR practice while expanding access to minimally invasive care in a rural region that deeply values interventional radiology.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Perform a comprehensive range of interventional radiology procedures, including: Oncology (Y-90, chemoembolization), GI and biliary interventions, Genitourinary and urological procedures, Peripheral arterial and venous interventions, Complex trauma embolization and MSK embolization, Biopsies, drainages, and other image-guided procedures.
• Opportunity to train in stroke thrombectomy with significant additional compensation for stroke call participation.
• IR call rotation limited to one site (Johnson City Medical Center), shared 1:3-1:5 among all physicians.
• Collaborate closely with APPs, physicians, and hospital teams to deliver coordinated, high-quality care.
• Play an active role in service line expansion, education, and clinical innovation.

Compensation & Benefits

• $600,000 base salary, with additional earnings for stroke call coverage.
• $50,000 signing bonus and relocation allowance.
• 14 weeks of vacation annually.
• Comprehensive health, malpractice, and disability insurance for physician and family.
• Defined-contribution 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
• Corporate-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and CME allowance.
• No state income tax (Tennessee).

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Interventional Radiology (ABR or AOBR).
• Eligible for Tennessee and Virginia medical licenses.
• Proficiency in the full range of IR procedures.
• Interest in learning advanced stroke thrombectomy techniques (training provided).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Spirit of service, curiosity, and growth, with passion for bringing high-end IR care to rural Appalachia.

Community & Lifestyle

Nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, Johnson City and the surrounding Tri-Cities region offer the perfect balance of professional challenge and personal fulfillment. Serving a catchment area of roughly 500,000 residents, the region was recently named by Southern Living Magazine as the #1 Place People Are Moving To in 2025. With its four-season mild climate, abundant outdoor recreation, affordable housing, top-rated schools, and easy access to Asheville, NC and Knoxville, TN, Johnson City offers an exceptional quality of life for physicians and families alike.