Thoracic Surgeon Needed for Nationally Recognized Practice in Bristol, TN

Join Ballad Health-Cardiovascular Associates in Bristol, Tennessee as a skilled Thoracic Surgeon! Lead and cultivate a dynamic Thoracic surgery program at Bristol Regional Medical Center, the cornerstone of cardiac care in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.

Your role will involve collaborating with general surgery, pulmonology/critical care, and internal medicine groups at Bristol Regional Medical Center and Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA to establish a comprehensive thoracic surgery program catering to the Northeast Market.

Qualifications:

• American Board of Thoracic Surgery certification or Board eligibility (for new graduates)
• Expertise and keen interest in all facets of adult thoracic surgery (excluding cardiac services, except for pericardial windows)
• Preference for experience or interest in minimally invasive robotic procedures

Opportunity Highlights:

• Potential to recruit a physician assistant for enhanced service provision
• Collaboration with various specialties within a comprehensive tertiary facility
• Emphasis on high-quality, collaborative care within a robust team setting
• Access to a substantial caseload of surgical procedures
• Engagement in an active research program
• Participation in a well-established teaching program with surgical residents and students
• Integration into a respected cardiovascular program serving the region

Facility Overview:

Bristol Regional Medical Center boasts a 312-bed capacity and houses an open ICU, supported by over 250 BC/BE physicians. The facility offers a broad spectrum of highly skilled specialists, including those in pulmonary/critical care, hematology/oncology, radiology, neurology, nephrology, urology, and a robust primary care network. Join us in delivering exceptional care and shaping the future of thoracic surgery in our community.

Community Overview:

The Appalachian Highlands consists of three mid-sized cities (Bristol, TN/VA, Kingsport, TN, Johnson City, TN).  Sullivan County, TN and Washington County, TN combined are roughly 300,000 in population.  The area is within driving distance of one half of the US population. 

•         No State Income Tax in Tennessee
•         Easy access to a Regional Airport
•         Low Cost of Living
•         Excellent public and private school options
•         Birthplace of Country Music Museum, Paramount Center, Rhythm & Roots Reunion, Bristol Casino
•         Outdoor Activities: South Holston Lake, Holston River, Steele’s Creek Park
•         Sports: Bristol Motor Speedway, The Virginian Golf Club, The Olde Farm

Ballad Health Medical Associates (BHMA) is a 750+ physician and advanced practitioner provider group.  BHMA employs multiple specialties including primary care, hematology/oncology, pulmonary/critical care, urology, orthopedics, and many more.  Led by a physician clinical counsel, BHMA is physician led, patient focused and professionally managed.