Family Medicine Physician - Academics Job with Ballad Health in Abingdon, VA

Ballad Health Medical Associates is seeking a Board-Certified, Core Faculty Position for Ballad's Family Medicine Residency Program established in 2015 and based in a 116-bed community hospital.

This is an employed position for the S. Hughes Melton Family Medicine Residency Program, located at Johnston Memorial Hospital in historic Abingdon, Virginia.

The ideal candidate must be Family Medicine board certified with training in full-scope family medicine and a desire to provide patient care in various settings. Physicians must have a strong commitment to graduate medical education.  This is a full-time position with the following required duties: includes resident supervision in the clinic, attendance at meetings, candidate interviews, curriculum development, and research; and direct patient care and clinical activities working with our residents in different settings.  The main focus of this position will primarily be the teaching of residents but will also have responsibilities for teaching medical students and oversight of advanced practice providers. Full-spectrum practitioners are highly desirable. 

Opportunity Details: 

• Competitive Annual Salary & Generous Sign-On Bonus
• Educational Loan Assistance
• PTO
• Full Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
• CME Reimbursement
• NEW!! Retention Bonus Program!!!!

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