Join a well-established primary care practice in beautiful Elizabethton, Tennessee, part of Ballad Health, an integrated health system serving Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Northwest North Carolina, and Southeast Kentucky. Ballad Health is dedicated to improving the health of the communities we serve through a comprehensive network of hospitals, outpatient services, specialty care, and support resources. 

Practice Highlights

• Established practice with 4 physicians and 2 Advanced Practice Providers
• Collaborative, team-based environment focused on quality patient care
• Opportunity to build relationships with a diverse and growing patient population
• Strong clinical support and access to Ballad Health specialists
• Employed position with a stable, physician-friendly health system
• Single practice location for continuity and work-life balance

Call Schedule

• Practice call only
• After-hours calls are initially triaged by an experienced Access Nurse team
• Minimal call burden, allowing physicians to maintain an excellent work-life balance

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off and CME allowance
• Retirement savings opportunities
• Professional liability coverage
• Relocation assistance and recruitment incentives available

Why Elizabethton?

Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Elizabethton offers:

• Affordable cost of living
• Excellent schools and family-friendly neighborhoods
• Outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, fishing, and boating
• Close proximity to Johnson City, Bristol, and Asheville
• Easy access to the Appalachian Trail, Watauga Lake, and the Blue Ridge Mountains

About Ballad Health

Ballad Health operates 21 hospitals , including tertiary medical centers, a dedicated children's hospital, critical access hospitals, behavioral health services, home care, hospice, outpatient centers, pharmacies, and numerous physician practices across the region. This integrated network allows providers to practice in a collaborative environment while serving communities throughout the Appalachian Highlands.

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. 

• No State Income Tax in Tennessee
• Low Cost of Living
• Easy access to a Regional Airport
• Outdoor Activities: Watauga Lake, Watauga Kayak Tours, Sycamore Shoals State Park
• Arts/Entertainment: The Bonnie Kate Theater, Covered Bridge Park
• Close proximity to Johnson City, TN
• Four distinct seasons