**Join Our Team at Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute**

The Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute, a nationally recognized organization, seeks a General Cardiologist to join us in Bristol, Tennessee. Our renowned institute offers comprehensive cardiovascular care, serving the Ballad Health system's major facilities with regional offices in northeast TN and southwest VA. Our forward-thinking team comprises 50+ physicians and surgeons, alongside 40+ Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), specializing collectively in general cardiology, interventional cardiology, advanced cardiac imaging, electrophysiology, cardiothoracic surgery, and vascular surgery.

**Position: General Cardiologist - Bristol, Tennessee**

Seeking a qualified General Cardiologist for our Bristol, Tennessee location. Both invasive non-interventional and non-invasive cardiologists are encouraged to apply. This role involves work primarily at Bristol Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and our adjacent clinic.

**About Bristol Regional Medical Center (BRMC)**

BRMC, the sole hospital for Bristol, TN and surrounding areas, offers comprehensive medical care. With 312 beds, it's a level III trauma center, featuring an adult and pediatric emergency department, and a diverse range of medical experts across specialties.

**Practice Team Overview**

Our Bristol team consists of 8 full-time cardiologists (2 general non-invasive, 1 invasive non-interventional, 5 interventional), APPs, nurses, and support staff. This Full-Time role stands as the exclusive cardiovascular group at BRMC and in the city/region, providing a stable environment prioritizing high-quality care and a family-friendly atmosphere.

**Practice Focus and Opportunities**

Our Bristol cardiology team focuses on general cardiology, advanced CHF treatment, pacemaker implantation, structural heart disease, interventional cardiology, peripheral vascular disease, and advanced imaging. Opportunities include cardiac catheterization, coronary angiography, pacemaker/ICD implantation, and cardiovascular imaging.

**Compensation/Benefits:**

- Competitive compensation with annual adjustments based on group productivity

- Generous sign-on bonus, relocation, and educational loan assistance

- Full benefits, including Medical, Dental & Vision insurance, retirement contributions, PTO, and CME reimbursement

- Childcare opportunities adjacent to BRMC

**Practice Details:**

- BRMC cath lab performs coronary interventions, STEMI PCIs, traditional and leadless pacemaker implants, CardioMems implants, ASD/PFO closures,   and PV interventions including EVAR and arterial and venous thrombectomy

- Advanced cardiac support devices available including Impella and IABP

- Noninvasive lab performs stress tests, echocardiograms, TEEs, and nuclear MPI stress tests

- On-Site CHF clinic with CardioMems remote monitoring services

- Experienced APPs for clinic and hospital-based support

- Advanced Imaging Department with CT and nuclear MPI stress test capability

- Referral opportunities for vascular surgery and structural heart interventions

About Ballad Health

Ballad Health is an integrated community health improvement organization serving 29 counties of the Appalachian Highlands in Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Northwest North Carolina and Southeast Kentucky. Our system of 21 hospitals, post-acute care and behavioral health services, and a large multi-specialty group physician practice works closely with an active independent medical community and community stakeholders to improve the health and well-being of close to one million people. By leading in the adoption of value-based payments, addressing health-related social needs, funding clinical and health systems research and committing to long-term investments in strong children and families in our region, Ballad Health is striving to become a national model for rural health and healthcare.

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