Trauma Surgery Job at Ballad Health in Johnson City, TN

  Trauma/Critical Care/General Surgery – NP/PA Opportunity

Johnson City Medical Center | Ballad Health | Johnson City, TN

Johnson City Medical Center, part of Ballad Health, is seeking Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to join our progressive and growing Trauma/Critical Care/General Surgery team. This is a full-time, hospital-employed role with direct involvement in the care of trauma patients at a Level I Trauma Center.

Position Highlights

• Full-time, 12-hour night shifts

• No call responsibilities

• Split coverage between Trauma ICU and Trauma floor patients

• Work closely with Trauma/Acute Care surgeons, surgical residents, and advanced practitioners

Clinical Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage trauma patients in the Emergency Department, ICU, and on the floor

• Perform bedside procedures

• First assist in the operating room

• Collaborate in multidisciplinary trauma care planning and management

Qualifications

• NP or PA licensure (or eligible)

• Preferred experience: surgical, critical care, ED, or other surgical specialties

• Strong interest in acute and critical care medicine

Why Ballad Health?

Ballad Health is an integrated healthcare system serving 29 counties across TN, VA, NC, and KY, with a network of 21 hospitals, including Johnson City Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center. Our system includes over 815 physicians and advanced practitioners and is dedicated to improving the health of the Appalachian Highlands region.

Community Highlights – Johnson City, TN

Nestled in the Appalachian Highlands, Johnson City offers the best of both worlds: natural beauty and modern amenities.

• No state income tax & low cost of living

• Easy access to a regional airport

• Excellent public and private schools

• Arts & culture: ETSU Martin Center for the Arts, Johnson City Symphony Orchestra, International Storytelling Center

• Outdoor adventures: Boone Lake, Buffalo Mountain Park, Tannery Knob Bike Park

• Family-friendly: Gray Fossil Site, Hands On Discovery Center, Brights Zoo

• Local craft breweries, wineries, and a vibrant downtown

• Four distinct seasons and proximity to Asheville, Knoxville, and the NC mountains