Location: 400 N State of Franklin Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital (Ballad Health System)
Trauma Level: Adult Level II
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 DetailsSchedule: 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
OR support for neurosurgery cases
Endoscopic trans-sphenoidal access for pituitary cases
Sinus surgery for CSF leaks
Opening and closure for translabyrinthine craniotomy
Anterior 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 logs
Board Certification: ENT/ Otolaryngology
Licensure: Active Tennessee license preferred; IMLC accepted We will help with TN licensure!
Certifications: BLS, ACLS
Experience: No minimum required must provide relevant case logs
Vaccinations: Required per Ballad Health policy
Temporary/emergency privileges available
Full credentialing typically 90 days after license approval
Flexible, low-volume schedule (ideal for supplemental work)
Work alongside neurosurgery and specialized surgical teams
Epic EMR system
Travel and lodging support available
Open to premium locum rates for qualified candidates