East Tennessee Medical Associates, an independent, single-specialty Nephrology practice in Johnson City, Tennessee, is seeking a Nephrologist for their practice due to increased demand in the market.
Established in 1978, East Tennessee Medical Associates provides care to patients throughout Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, and Western North Carolina. The practice has four physicians and three advanced practice providers who treat the entire spectrum of kidney disease.
Opportunity Details:
- Well-established practice with seasoned physicians who provide mentorship
- Guaranteed base salary
- Signing bonus
- Moving Allowance
- Full benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, 401k
- One-year partnership track
- One week of hospital call/rotation every five weeks
- Four weeks of vacation
- Full time APP coverage in the hospital
Community Details:
The Appalachian Highlands consists of three mid-size cities (Bristol, TN/VA, Kingsport, TN, Johnson City, TN). Sullivan County, TN and Washington County, TN combined is roughly 300,000 in population. The area is within driving distance to one half of the US population.
- No State Income Tax in Tennessee
- Low Cost of Living
- Easy access to a Regional Airport
- Excellent Public and Private school options
- Arts/Culture: ETSU Martin Center for the Arts, Johnson City Symphony Orchestra, International Storytelling Center
- Outdoor activities: Boone Lake, Buffalo Mountain Park, Tannery Knob Bike Park
- Family activities: Gray Fossil Site, Hands On Discovery Center, Brights Zoo
- Local craft breweries and wineries
- Four distinct seasons
About Ballad Health:
Ballad Health is an integrated community health improvement organization serving 29 counties of the Appalachian Highlands in Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Northwest North Carolina and Southeast Kentucky. Our system of 21 hospitals, post-acute care and behavioral health services, and a large multi-specialty group physician practice works closely with an active independent medical community and community stakeholders to improve the health and well-being of close to one million people. By leading in the adoption of value-based payments, addressing health-related social needs, funding clinical and health systems research and committing to long-term investments in strong children and families in our region, Ballad Health is striving to become a national model for rural health and healthcare.
