Ballad Health Medical Associates is seeking a Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician to join our established, employed practice in beautiful Abingdon, VA at Johnston Memorial Hospital. This position offers a rewarding mix of inpatient critical care and pulmonary procedures, supported by a collaborative team and advanced technology.
About the Practice
- Join a stable, experienced group of Pulmonary/Critical Care physicians
- Mix of ICU coverage and inpatient consultations
- Advanced procedures available: EBUS and robotic bronchoscopy
- Full specialty support within the hospital
- T each medical students and train FM/IM residents as faculty from in-house residency programs
- Ability to pick up extra shifts at other Ballad Health facilities
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Signing bonus & retention bonus
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Relocation assistance
- CME reimbursement
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement
- Work-life balance in a family-friendly community
About the Schedule
- Average 15 twelve-hour shifts per month with 7 on/7 off rotation
- No night call
Candidate Requirements
- BE/BC in Pulmonary & Critical Care
- Skilled in advanced bronchoscopies (EBUS, robotics) or willing to train
- Fellows graduating in 2026 are encouraged to apply
Community Details:
- Low cost of living
- Easy access to a Regional Airport
- Outdoor Activities: The Virginia Creeper Trail, South Holston Lake
- Arts/Entertainment: The Barter Theater, Virginia Highlands Festival, William King Art Museum
- Local breweries/wineries: Abingdon Vineyards/Wolf Hills Brewing Co.
- Four distinct seasons
- The Martha Washington Inn and 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.
