Gastroenterology Physician

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ballad Health