Location : 400 N State of Franklin Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604
Facility Type : Acute Care Hospital (Ballad Health System)
Trauma Level : Adult Level II Assignment Overview
Ballad Health is seeking an ENT Physician to assist Neurosurgery with specialized OR support at its Johnson City facility. This is an ongoing, part-time locum tenens opportunity offering 1 day per month to start with the potential to expand to additional days as the program grows. Coverage Details
- Schedule : 1 day per month (24-hour coverage or as scheduled; TBD)
- Call Frequency : 1 day per month
- Start Date : As soon as credentialed (temporary privileges available)
- Patient Volume : 3 4 cases per month
- Patient Population : Adults only
- EMR : Epic
- Support Staff : APPs on service
Procedures / Skills Needed
OR support for neurosurgery casesEndoscopic trans-sphenoidal access for pituitary casesSinus surgery for CSF leaksOpening and closure for translabyrinthine craniotomyAnterior cervical spine approach assistance (for patients with prior neck surgery, cancer, or radiation)Will also consider :
A Rhinologist or Neurologist-fellow trained provider with appropriate experience and case logsRequirements
Board Certification : ENT / OtolaryngologyLicensure : Active Tennessee license preferred; IMLC accepted We will help with TN licensure!Certifications : BLS, ACLSExperience : No minimum required must provide relevant case logsVaccinations : Required per Ballad Health policyCredentialing
Temporary / emergency privileges availableFull credentialing typically 90 days after license approvalWhy This Opportunity
Flexible, low-volume schedule (ideal for supplemental work)Work alongside neurosurgery and specialized surgical teamsEpic EMR systemTravel and lodging support availableOpen to premium locum rates for qualified candidates