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Physician & Advanced Practice Provider Careers

Are you searching for a more collaborative environment? A challenging leadership opportunity? Access to advanced technologies? More flexibility for balancing work, play and family life?

Take some time to learn more about Ballad Health’s physician career opportunities.

View Provider Jobs on PracticeLink

We offer positions in:

  • Academics – Ballad Health has residency programs in dentistry, pharmacy, internal and family medicine at select facilities. As well as teaching hospitals in connection with East Tennessee State University's Quillen College of Medicine
  • Private practice – in numerous specialties
  • Hospitals – from tertiary medical centers to community hospitals

Ballad Health Medical Associates has physician practices encompassing the following specialties:

  • Behavioral Health
  • Cardiology
  • Endocrinology
  • Gastroenterology
  • General Surgery
  • Hematology/Oncology
  • Hospitalist
  • Nephrology
  • Neurology/Neurohospitalist
  • Neurosurgery
  • Obstetrics/Gynecology
  • Orthopedics
  • Palliative Medicine
  • Pediatrics/Pediatric Specialties
  • Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation
  • Pulmonary/Critical Care
  • Primary Care
  • Sports Medicine
  • Urology

"Our medical practices rely on the expertise of our physician leaders from our president (general surgeon), our chief medical officer (pediatrician) and various physicians covering a spectrum of speciality service lines."

About Ballad Health

Ballad Health is a not-for-profit, integrated health system guided by the mission to honor those we serve by delivering the best care possible.

Exceptional physicians, caregivers and co-workers are the foundation of what makes Ballad Health a great place to practice a career in medicine.

About the region

There are countless reasons physicians and their families decide to move, including a low cost of living and abundant recreational activities.

Here you’ll find relaxed lifestyles, beautiful mountain surroundings and a strategic location, to name just a few benefits.

Like others, we think you’ll find the Tri-Cities region of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia to be an ideal place to live, work and play.

Learn more about the area and what it has to offer you and your family.

How do I get started?

View our physician and advanced practice provider (APP) openings on PracticeLink.

Or contact a medical staff recruiter

You can reach out to us directly about positions in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.

Shannon Ellis, portrait

Physician Recruiter – Southern Region

  • Franklin Woods Community Hospital
  • Hancock County Hospital
  • Hawkins County Memorial Hospital
  • Johnson City Medical Center
  • Niswonger Children's Hospital
  • Woodridge Hospital
    Shannon Ellis

Scott Frazier, portrait

Physician Recruiter – Northern Region

  • Dickenson Community Hospital
  • Holston Valley Medical Center
  • Indian Path Community Hospital
  • Lee County Community Hospital
  • Lonesome Pine Hospital
  • Norton Community Hospital
    Scott Frazier

Alan Novak portrait

Physician Recruiter – Northern Region

  • Bristol Regional Medical Center
  • Johnston Memorial Hospital
  • Russell County Hospital
  • Smyth County Community Hospital
    Alan Novak

Patty Turner, portrait

Physician Recruitment Director

  • Private Practice Recruitment
  • Johnson County Community Hospital
  • Sycamore Shoals Hospital
  • Unicoi County Hospital
    Patty Turner

Our recruiters are available to review all openings and help match them to your career goals.