Pediatrician Job at Ballad Health in Mountain City, TN

Family Nurse Practitioner – Focus on Pediatrics

Mountain City, Tennessee

Ballad Health Medical Associates

Ballad Health Medical Associates is seeking a  Family Nurse Practitioner with a passion for pediatrics to join our Ballad Health Rural Health Clinic located inside Johnson County Community Hospital in Mountain City, Tennessee.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced FNP who enjoys caring for children and families and wants to play a key role in growing a pediatric practice within a close-knit rural community. The clinic currently includes one physician and two  advanced practice providers and provides outpatient-only primary care—no inpatient or hospital rounding required.

While the primary focus will be on building and serving a pediatric patient base, the provider should also be comfortable seeing adult patients as needed to support access and continuity of care in our community.

Position Highlights

• Focus on pediatric primary care with an opportunity to build a growing panel
• Outpatient-only practice — no hospital or inpatient call
• Collaborative team with established physician and APP support
• Competitive salary and productivity and quality bonus potential
• Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement
• CME allowance and paid time off
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a rural Appalachian community

Community Highlights – Mountain City, Tennessee

• Affordable cost of living and a welcoming small-town atmosphere
• Nestled in the scenic Appalachian Mountains, near Boone, North Carolina
• Rich local culture — Long Journey Home Festival, Johnson County Center for the Arts
• Outdoor adventures abound: Watauga Lake, Doe Mountain Recreation Area, and Callalantee ATV & Campground

About Johnson County Community Hospital

Located in Mountain City, Johnson County Community Hospital offers 24-hour emergency services, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, respiratory therapy, and physical therapy—all conveniently supporting the clinic. Specialty and telemedicine services are also available in oncology, cardiology, general surgery, and high-risk obstetrics, ensuring access to comprehensive care close to home.