Gastroenterology Physician

Ballad Health; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus (5 years/$200,000)

Sign-on bonus

Educational loan assistance

Relocation support

CME reimbursement

PTO

Full benefits package

Teaching opportunities

Job summary

Ballad Health Medical Associates is seeking a BC/BE Gastroenterologist to join a well-established practice in Abingdon, VA. You will work with an experienced physician and a strong team of advanced practitioners, and you can expect to be busy from day one, with a dedicated endoscopy suite and access to an on-site ASC at Johnston Memorial Hospital.

The position offers competitive salary, sign-on bonus, relocation support, educational loan assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package, plus

Qualifications

• Board-certified/board-eligible physician in gastroenterology.
• Experience with outpatient care and endoscopy.
• Strong team collaboration with physicians and advanced practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient gastroenterology care including endoscopy.
• Inpatient consults making up ~10% of schedule.
• Participate in teaching medical students and residents.

Skills

Gastroenterology

Board Certification

Education

MD/DO

Board Certified or Board Eligible GI

Job description

Ballad Health Medical Associates is seeking a BC/BE Gastroenterologist to join a well-established, stable, and growing practice. You will work alongside one experienced physician and a strong team of Advanced Practitioners, and you can expect to be busy from day one. This position offers a dedicated endoscopy suite and access to an on-site ASC at Johnston Memorial Hospital.

Opportunity Details

• Competitive annual salary
• Retention bonus (5 years/$200,000)
• Production bonus based on Work RVUs
• Sign-on bonus
• Educational loan assistance
• Relocation support
• Full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off
• CME reimbursement
• Opportunities to teach medical students and FM/IM residents from local training programs

Practice Structure

• 90% Outpatient (including endoscopy)
• 10% Inpatient, averaging 3 patients per day

Community Details

• Affordable cost of living
• Convenient access to a regional airport
• Exceptional outdoor recreation: Virginia Creeper Trail, South Holston Lake
• Vibrant arts and culture: Barter Theatre, Virginia Highlands Festival, William King Art Museum
• Local breweries and wineries: Abingdon Vineyards, Wolf Hills Brewing Co.
• Four beautiful seasons
• Historic charm and hospitality, including The Martha Washington Inn & Spa

Facility Details

Johnston Memorial Hospital is a 116-bed modern medical facility located in Abingdon, Virginia. Built in 2011, it s the first green hospital in Southwest Virginia certified by LEED and Energy Star. The facility offers a wide range of services including a 24-hour interventional cardiology program, critical care services, diagnostic imaging services, emergency services, a family birth center with a full-time pediatric hospitalist team, women s services, laboratory services with direct access testing, outpatient rehabilitation services, palliative care, a sleep center and surgical services including an Outpatient Surgery Center. Johnston Memorial Hospital is also home to a Regional Cancer Center, which provides comprehensive cancer treatment that includes medical and radiation oncology, diagnostic radiology and laboratory services. Johnston Memorial prides itself on addressing the primary care needs throughout the region through its Dr. S. Hughes Melton Family Medicine Residency Program and Internal Medicine Residency Program, as well as an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program, which supports the Appalachian Highlands Community Dental Center.