Radiology - Interventional Job at Ballad Health in Johnson City, TN

Appalachian Vascular and Interventional Radiology (AVIR), an independent, physician-owned practice based in Johnson City, Tennessee, is seeking a full-time Interventional Radiologist to join our expanding team at Johnson City Medical Center (JCMC) — a 400-bed tertiary care facility, Level I Trauma Center, and Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center. Our practice provides advanced, minimally invasive, image-guided care across Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, improving access to high-quality medicine throughout the Appalachian Highlands.

About Our Practice

AVIR holds the exclusive contract for Interventional and Neurointerventional Radiology with Ballad Health, a large not-for-profit health system serving over one million residents. We have a dedicated outpatient IR clinic and a team of five experienced Advanced Practice Providers who manage inpatient consultations and routine procedures. This allows our physicians to focus on complex, high-end interventions, innovation, and program development. Our service line includes a wide breadth of procedures — oncologic (Y-90, chemoembolization), hepatobiliary, genitourinary, peripheral vascular, venous, dialysis access, trauma, and MSK embolizations. We continue to grow rapidly, adding new service lines that bring advanced IR care to rural communities that previously lacked access.

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.