Physician / Endocrinology / Virginia / Permanent / Endocrinology Opportunity - NORTON, VA (4-Season Outdoor Recreation - Southwest, VA) Job

Endocrinologist

BalladHealth Medical Associates, a division of BalladHealth, is seeking a qualified, board certified/board eligible Endocrinologist to join an exciting opportunity in starting Wise/Dickenson and Lee County, Virginia's only endocrinology clinic. In addition to building this busy practice, physicians will have the opportunity to participate on the faculty of nationally ranked Internal and Family Medicine Residency Programs. The practice will be set on the campus of BalladHealth's Norton Community Hospital, a 129-bed facility that is one of our 21 facilities. Norton Community Hospital supports a wide range of health care services including surgery, OB/GYN, pulmonary and critical care, rehabilitation services, and much more. We are proud to say Norton Community is recognized for its outstanding inpatient rehabilitation services, a black lung clinic, and high-quality imaging technology. In 2016, NCH completed the $13.3 million HealthPlex expansion. The HealthPlex not only has amazing views of the beautiful Southwest Virginia mountains but is a 39,000-square foot facility that includes a wellness center, pharmacy with drive-thru services, occupational medicine, outpatient rehabilitation, cardiac/pulmonary rehab, primary and orthopedic physician offices. Norton Community Hospital is the largest healthcare facility in the coalfield region and provides a wide array of services through highly trained physicians and support staff.

Job Description

• Be on the ground-breaking opportunity of a much-needed endocrinology clinic
• Serve as faculty to nationally recognized residency programs, helping to mold and train tomorrow's physicians
• Service area includes a population of 75,000 to 100,000 in Southwest Virginia and Southeast Kentucky

Community Overview

Stunning mountainous location with small town living, but with the convenience of an easy, light traffic commute to larger cities.

Regional, moderate-sized airport within a short drive.

Home to The University of Virginia College at Wise and Mountain Empire Community College.

Safe, family-friendly community with excellent public and private schools.

Very low cost of living and mild, beautiful weather with four very distinct seasons.

An abundance of outdoor activities including golfing, fishing, camping, biking, hiking, and more.

Norton, VA is a progressive community that still embraces traditional values and is located adjacent to the majestic Jefferson National Forest. Norton is approximately 20 miles from the Kentucky line and only 45 miles from the Tennessee state line.