Physician Gastroenterology - Competitive Salary
Company: Ballad Health
Location: Abingdon
Posted on: March 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Ballad Health Medical Associates is seeking a
BC/BE Gastroenterologist to join a well-established, stable, and
growing practice. You will work alongside one experienced physician
and a strong team of Advanced Practitioners, and you can expect to
be busy from day one. This position offers a dedicated endoscopy
suite and access to an on-site ASC at Johnston Memorial Hospital.
Opportunity Details - Competitive annual salary - Retention bonus
(5 years/$200,000) - Production bonus based on Work RVUs - Sign-on
bonus - Educational loan assistance - Relocation support - Full
benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision) - Paid Time Off - CME
reimbursement - Opportunities to teach medical students and FM/IM
residents from local training programs Practice Structure - 90%
Outpatient (including endoscopy) - 10% Inpatient, averaging 3
patients per day Community Details - Affordable cost of living -
Convenient access to a regional airport - Exceptional outdoor
recreation: Virginia Creeper Trail, South Holston Lake - Vibrant
arts and culture: Barter Theatre, Virginia Highlands Festival,
William King Art Museum - Local breweries and wineries: Abingdon
Vineyards, Wolf Hills Brewing Co. - Four beautiful seasons -
Historic charm and hospitality, including The Martha Washington Inn
& 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.
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