Ballad Health – Norton Community Hospital | Norton, VA
Ballad Health and Norton Community Hospital are seeking Obstetrician-Gynecologists to join a longstanding and well-supported OB program. This team-based practice includes three OB Hospitalists, two Family Nurse Practitioners, a Community Health Worker, and a full complement of office staff serving Wise County, the City of Norton, and surrounding communities.
Position Highlights
- Guaranteed Base Salary with Productivity & Performance Bonuses
- Signing Bonus & Relocation Allowance
- Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision Benefits
- 403B Retirement Plan (or 401K if applicable)
- Teaching hospital with Family & Internal Medicine Residents via Ballad Health programs
- Call shared with OB Hospitalist
- Outpatient office located on hospital campus, adjacent to the Family Birthing Center
Practice & Facility Details
- Recently renovated Family Birthing Center with:
- 7 LDRPs, 14 bassinets, and available couplet care
- 24/7 Anesthesiology coverage (CRNA or Anesthesiologist)
- C-sections performed on-site
- Maternal Fetal Medicine services embedded via telemedicine
- Behavioral Health services are available via telemedicine
- 2 Ultrasound Techs on-site 5 days per week
- 2:1 Nurse-to-Provider ratio plus full clerical support
- Multiple Pediatricians and NP on staff for inpatient support
Support for High-Risk Patients
- Access to the NICU at Niswonger Children’s Hospital (Ballad Health’s dedicated children’s hospital)
- Rapid NICU transport available:
- 20–25 minute flight time from Norton to Johnson City
- Pediatric transport ambulance available
Community & Team Culture
- Physicians and staff work collaboratively, providing care for low- and high-risk patients, including bariatric patients.
- Supported by a system-operated flight service and specialized NICU transport team.