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

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 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

Requirements

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

Credentialing

Temporary / emergency privileges available

Full credentialing typically 90 days after license approval

Why This Opportunity

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