Pulmonary Disease Job at Ballad Health in Norton, VA

Norton Community Hospital, a member of Ballad Health, is seeking a BC/BE  Pulmonologist  to join its growing service line. The Physician will join a team that observes, diagnoses, prepares for testing and treats patients for diseases of the lung, as well as participate in our Black Lung Clinic, Critical Care and will have access to our ION Bronchoscopy equipment.

This unique opportunity will include on-the- job training in the growing field of Black Lung disease, while expanding your skill set as a Physician. Candidates should possess skills including arterial line placement and bronchoscopies (Critical Care and EBUS experience is a plus).

Opportunity Details:   

• Guaranteed Base Salary
• Signing Bonus
• Moving Allowance
• 403B Retirement (or 401K if applicable)
• No Black Lung experience necessary!
• Strong support staff
• Average number of Black Lung patients per day 5-6
• Average number of Outpatient clinic patients per day 20
• Work with/teach Internal Medicine Residents
• Possible Research Opportunity & Future Growth
• Full Benefits  – Medical, Dental, Vision
• Annual CME allowance

Our facility

Norton Community Hospital (NCH) is a 129-bed facility and a part of the 21 hospitals that make up Ballad Health. Our service area includes a population of 75,000 – 100,000 located in southwestern Virginia and southeastern Kentucky. NCH supports a wide range of healthcare services including surgery, OB/GYN, pulmonary and critical care, Black Lung, rehabilitation services and much more. Our onsite Health-Plex, a 39,000-square foot facility, includes a Fit-One Wellness Center, Pharmacy – offering drive-thru services, Occ-Med Health Center, Primary Care offices, Orthopedics, Community Home Care, outpatient rehab services and cardiac/pulmonary rehab services. 

Community Details

• Small town living
• Centrally located office
• Easy, light traffic commutes to larger cities
• Moderately sized airport within a short drive
• Safe, family-friendly communities
• Excellent public and private schools
• Mild weather and 4 distinct seasons
• Incredible mountain vistas
• Abundant outdoor activities - hiking, kayaking, fishing, golf, camping, biking, etc.

Our Health System

Ballad Health is a 21-hospital health system covering a 29-county area and is made up of three tertiary facilities, 18 community/critical access hospitals, eight cancer centers, 13 Urgent Care locations, 40+ primary care, and multiple specialty offices through its employed arm, Ballad Health Medical Associates, which is made up of over 800 physicians and advanced practitioners.

For more details, call or email us today!