Gastrointestinal Associates of Northeast Tennessee is a private practice located in the Appalachian Highlands. With a 35-year history of quality care, we are seeking a board-certified/board-eligible gastroenterologist to join our growing group. With a newly renovated office space, a practice-owned state-of-the-art surgery center and infusion center, with in-house pathology, you ll partner with a team that delivers cutting-edge technology, research opportunities and compassionate, patient-centered care.
Opportunity Details
- 2-year partnership track with opportunity to become 1/6 owner of practice and ambulatory surgery center
- Competitive base salary
- Signing bonus
- Income guarantee
- Medical school loan reimbursement
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Call schedule: 1 in 6
- Ideal work/life balance
Practice Highlights
Gastrointestinal Associates serves Ballad Health s Johnson City Medical Center, the region s only level 1 trauma center, the neighboring Veterans Administration Medical Center, and hosts a growing fellowship program through ETSU s Quillen College of Medicine. Also offering:
- Colonoscopies
- Endoscopic ultrasound
- Capsule endoscopy
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- FibroScan
- Additional advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Community & Lifestyle
The Appalachian Highlands region includes Bristol (TN/VA), Kingsport, and Johnson City, with a combined population of roughly 300,000. Half of the U.S. population is within a day s drive, and Tennessee has no state income tax. And Johnson City was just named Southern Living Magazine s place where people are moving to in 2025!
Cost of Living & Education
- Low cost of living compared to national averages
- Excellent public and private K 12 schools
- Easy access to Tri-Cities Regional Airport
Arts & Culture
- ETSU Martin Center for the Arts
- Johnson City Symphony Orchestra
- International Storytelling Center
Outdoor & Family Activities
- Boone Lake for boating and fishing
- Buffalo Mountain Park and Tannery Knob Bike Park
- Gray Fossil Site and Hands On Discovery Center
- Brights Zoo
- Local craft breweries and wineries
- Four distinct seasons for hiking, skiing, and iconic fall foliage
Seize this chance to grow your career in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment while enjoying all the Appalachian Highlands have to offer.
Facility Details
Johnson City Medical Center is a 445-bed tertiary care facility located in Johnson City, Tennessee. The hospital operates Ballad Health s Level I trauma center and is a comprehensive, acute care teaching hospital affiliated with East Tennessee State University and Mountain Home-VA Medical Center. Johnson City Medical Center is a major medical referral center and offers a full range of specialty and subspecialty care services, including a heart hospital, cancer center, stroke and neuroendovascular services, neurosurgery, orthopedic services, outpatient imaging, vascular care, advanced surgical services and a 43-bed intensive care unit.
