Ballad Health is seeking a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist to provide locum coverage across two sister facilities in Tennessee. This is a great ongoing opportunity with consistent block scheduling, supportive staff, and a busy practice environment.
Assignment Details:
Start Date: November 3, 2025
Schedule: 24-hour call coverage (7:00 am 7:00 am, one-week blocks)
Facilities: Holston Valley Medical Center (HVMC) & Bristol Regional Medical Center (BRMC)
Duration: Ongoing
Sample Block Schedule:
HVMC: Jan 5 12, Jan , Feb 2 9, Feb , Mar 2 9, Mar , Mar 30 Apr 6, and ongoing biweekly blocks through Dec 2025
BRMC: Jan , Feb 9 16, Mar , Apr , May (future dates TBD)
Practice Setting:
Level 3 Trauma Center
Daily Patient Census: 5 8
Coverage for: GI bleeds, abdominal pain, food bolus, elevated liver enzymes, etc.
Procedures: All general GI and ERCP required
Worksites: Endoscopy suite and main OR
Support: OR and in-house Endo nursing team
EMR: Epic
Requirements:
Board Certification: Gastroenterology (Required)
Licensure: Active Tennessee License or Active IMLC Letter of Qualification- we will help with the TN license!
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, DEA (Required)
Procedures: Must be well-experienced in ERCP
Other: Vaccine exemptions accepted with proper medical documentation
Additional Details:
Patient Age Range: Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
Beds: 300-350 at each facility
Privileging timeframe: 90 days
