Otolaryngology Physician

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.

• 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

• 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