Radiology - Interventional Job at Ballad Health in Johnson City, TN

Appalachian Vascular and Interventional Radiology (AVIR), an independent, physician-owned practice based in Johnson City, TN, is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join our expanding Interventional and Neurointerventional Radiology team. This position is primarily outpatient clinic–based, serving as the bridge between our IR/NIR physicians, inpatient team, and patients across the region. The ideal candidate thrives on learning, patient education, and multidisciplinary collaboration in a fast-evolving specialty.

Position Highlights

• Serve as the primary provider for the Interventional and Neurointerventional Radiology clinic. 
• Evaluate and prepare patients for a broad range of minimally invasive and neurointerventional procedures, including stroke interventions, intracranial aneurysm management, tumor embolization, dialysis access, venous disease treatment, and pain management procedures. 
• Provide comprehensive pre- and post-procedure counseling, coordinating follow-up care and ensuring seamless transitions between outpatient and inpatient settings. 
• Collaborate closely with our inpatient midlevels and physicians to ensure smooth patient flow throughout the IR and NIR service lines. 
• Participate in advancing patient care pathways and innovative programs as we expand services across multiple hospitals. 

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed patient evaluations, including history and physicals. 
• Manage clinic consults and follow-up visits for both IR and NIR procedures. 
• Provide education and guidance to patients and families regarding treatment options and post-procedural expectations. 
• Coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams (neurology, neurosurgery, oncology, vascular surgery, etc.). 
• Document encounters accurately and efficiently in Epic EMR, ensuring appropriate billing and coding compliance. 
• Support quality improvement initiatives and protocol development within the IR/NIR clinic. 

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner: Certified by AANPCB or ANCC. 
• Physician Assistant: Graduate of an accredited program with NCCPA certification. 
• Current, unrestricted Tennessee license (Virginia license preferred or willingness to obtain). • BLS and ACLS certification required. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams. 
• Experience with Epic EMR and outpatient documentation workflows preferred. 
• Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn a broad range of innovative, image-guided procedures in both interventional and neurointerventional settings. 

About Us

Appalachian Vascular and Interventional Radiology (AVIR) is a physician-led, independent IR practice providing comprehensive interventional and neurointerventional care across the Ballad Health system in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Our team performs a wide range of advanced procedures—stroke thrombectomy, intracranial aneurysm treatment, tumor embolization, dialysis access, Y-90 radioembolization, venous disease management, and more—while leading innovation in rural health delivery. We pride ourselves on a collaborative, growth-oriented culture that values patient-centered care, professional development, and continuous learning.

Practice Locations

• Primary: Johnson City Medical Center (400-bed tertiary care, Level I Trauma and Comprehensive Stroke Center). 
• Additional coverage: Johnston Memorial Hospital (Abingdon, VA) and Franklin Woods Community Hospital (Johnson City, TN)