Radiology - Imaging Physician

Ballad Health; Tennessee; On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Relocation package

Comprehensive benefits

Shared call coverage

Overnight coverage

Partnership track

No overnight shifts

Minimal weekend coverage

Job summary

Ballad Health's Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, TN seeks a Board Certified/Board Eligible Diagnostic Radiologist with Body Imaging subspecialty to join a 70+ member group delivering subspecialized interpretations across the system. Fellowship training is strongly preferred; strong communication skills are valued.

This role offers competitive compensation, signing bonus & relocation, comprehensive benefits, equal call, overnight coverage team, and a partnership track with no overnight

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Diagnostic Radiology.
• Subspecialty expertise in Body Imaging.
• Fellowship training is strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide subspecialized interpretations across general radiology.
• Collaborate with a 70+ member team within the Ballad Health system.
• Share equal call and after-hours responsibilities among partners and track radiologists.
• Participate in a dedicated internal overnight coverage team.

Skills

Body Imaging

Fellowship training

Communication skills

Job description

Blue Ridge Radiology, a thriving private practice serving Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Diagnostic Radiologist with subspecialty expertise in Body Imaging. This opportunity offers the chance to join a dynamic, collaborative team delivering high-quality imaging services across the Ballad Health system.

We are a 70+ member group that prioritizes subspecialized interpretations and excellence in patient care. Fellowship training is strongly preferred, and we welcome applicants from all subspecialties who are comfortable with general radiology and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Opportunity Highlights

• Competitive compensation package
• Signing bonus & relocation allowance
• Comprehensive benefits
• Equal call and after-hours responsibilities shared among partners and partnership-track radiologists
• Dedicated internal overnight coverage team
• 1 2 year partnership track, based on experience
• No overnight or late shifts
• Minimal weekend coverage (3 4 weekends/year)

About the Community: Appalachian Highlands

Nestled in the scenic Appalachian Highlands, our region includes the vibrant cities of Bristol (TN/VA), Kingsport, and Johnson City. With a combined population of approximately 300,000 in Sullivan and Washington Counties, this area offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and urban amenities.

Why You'll Love Living Here

• No state income tax in Tennessee
• Low cost of living
• Excellent public and private schools
• Easy access to a regional airport
• Rich arts & culture: Symphony of the Mountains, local theaters
• Outdoor recreation: Fort Patrick Henry Lake, Boone Lake, South Holston Lake, Warriors Path State Park, Kingsport Greenbelt
• Family-friendly attractions: Bays Mountain Planetarium, Kingsport Carousel & Park, Riverview Splash Pad
• Local flavor: Craft breweries, wineries, and farm-to-table dining
• Four distinct seasons with mild winters and stunning fall foliage

Facility Details

Located in Bristol, Tennessee, Bristol Regional Medical Center is a 312-bed hospital that serves Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Bristol Regional is home to leading-edge medical technology, such as stereotactic radiosurgery with TrueBeam STx with Brainlab, multidimensional cardiac catheterization laboratories and surgical robotics, including DaVinci Xi for minimally invasive surgery and MAKO for joint replacement surgery. Additional services include the distinctive Advanced Certified Total Hip and Total Knee joint replacement center, Advanced Primary Stroke Center, the Deborah H. Quillen Birthing Center, the Leonard Family Comprehensive Breast Center and the J.D. Nicewonder Family Pediatric Emergency Department. Bristol Regional is recognized as a High-Performing Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, earning "High Performing" ratings for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure, heart attack, stroke and kidney failure, and it is a recipient of the 2020 Chest Pain MI Registry Gold Performance Achievement Award, the Gold NSTEMI recognition in the Mission: Lifeline program and STEMI Gold Receiving recognition in the Mission: Lifeline program.