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Ballad Health Medical Associates is actively looking for a Board?Certified Pediatrician to serve as Core Faculty within the Dr. S. Hughes Melton Family Medicine Residency Program (est. 2015) at the 116?bed Johnston Memorial Hospital in historic Abingdon, VA.
This faculty role blends resident teaching, curriculum development, clinical supervision, and direct patient care. The program values physicians who embrace full?scope family medicine, enjoy working in multiple care settings, and are deeply committed to graduate medical education.
Job Description
- Resident supervision in clinic and hospital settings
- Participation in faculty meetings, candidate interviews, and curriculum development
- Engagement in scholarly activities and program research
- Direct patient care with opportunities to practice full?spectrum pediatrics
- Teaching of medical students and oversight of advanced practice providers
- Contribution to a collaborative, mission?driven academic environment
Ideal Candidate
- Board?Certified Pediatrician (or Family Medicine with strong pediatric focus)
- Passion for resident education and mentorship
- Comfortable practicing in a full?spectrum environment
- Strong communication skills and commitment to community?based training
- Enthusiasm for shaping the next generation of family physicians
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive annual salary
- Generous Sign?On Bonus
- Educational Loan Assistance
- Retention Bonus Program (NEW)
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Paid Time Off
- CME reimbursement
Community Details
Abingdon offers a blend of small?town charm, outdoor adventure, and cultural richness:
- Low cost of living
- Easy access to a regional airport
- Outdoor recreation: Virginia Creeper Trail, South Holston Lake
- Arts & culture: Barter Theatre, Virginia Highlands Festival, William King Art Museum
- Local breweries & wineries: Abingdon Vineyards, Wolf Hills Brewing Co.
- Four distinct seasons
- Historic hospitality at The Martha Washington Inn & Spa