Bariatrics Job at Ballad Health in Kingsport, TN

Ballad Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Bariatric Surgeon to join Surgical Associates of Kingsport at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee. The physician will be joining a team of surgeons who provide coverage for general, foregut, bariatric and colorectal surgery. The ideal candidate for this position would do a mix of bariatric and elective general surgery and taking call between 5 surgeons.   

Our bariatric team currently includes an expert surgeon, Obesity medicine physician, a nurse practitioner, registered dietitians, registered nurses, specially trained operating room staff, insurance specialists and client service representatives. The team is committed to assisting patients through every aspect of the surgical process. From educational seminars to pre-surgical classes to support groups, the team partners with each patient to ensure a smooth transition through each phase of the process.

Opportunity Details:

Compensation:

• Nationally competitive salary
• Full benefits – Medical/Dental/Vision
• Retirement – 403B
• Sign-on Bonus
• Annual CME allowance
• Paid Time Off
• Malpractice and Tail Coverage provided
• Moving package

The surgical program at Holston Valley Medical Center consists of 7 general/robotic/bariatric surgeons and a colorectal surgeon. 7 advanced practitioners provide trauma and acute care services in the Level III trauma center. Each member is a highly trained and caring professional who shares a commitment to skilled medicine and compassionate patient care.

Work/Life Balance:

• Office centrally located inside Holston Valley Medical Center
• Easy, light traffic commutes - even from other cities
• Local, moderately sized airport
• Family-friendly communities
• Excellent public and private schools

Ballad Health, which covers a 29-county area in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, is made up of three tertiary facilities, 17 community/critical access hospitals, seven cancer centers, 13 Urgent Care locations and multiple specialty offices. The health systems employed arm, Ballad Health Medical Associates, is made up of over 800 physicians and advanced practitioners.

Community Details:

• Nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Highlands, Kingsport, Tennessee offers a great family-friendly atmosphere with excellent public and private schools and access to several local colleges, including East Tennessee State University, King University, The University of Virginia College at Wise, Lincoln Memorial University, The University of Tennessee, and Virginia Tech.
• No State Income Tax!
• Access to three large lakes, our area provides a wealth of hiking, biking, golf, skiing, fishing, camping, boating and kayaking opportunities.
• Local Regional Airport with easy access to international flights via hubs in Charlotte, NC and Atlanta. GA.