Gastroenterology Physician

Ballad Health is seeking a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist to provide locum coverage across two sister facilities in Tennessee. This is a great ongoing opportunity with consistent block scheduling, supportive staff, and a busy practice environment.

Assignment Details :

Start Date : November 3, 2025

Schedule : 24-hour call coverage (7 : 00 am 7 : 00 am, one-week blocks)

Facilities : Holston Valley Medical Center (HVMC) & Bristol Regional Medical Center (BRMC)

Duration : Ongoing

Sample Block Schedule :

HVMC : Jan 5 12, Jan , Feb 2 9, Feb , Mar 2 9, Mar , Mar 30 Apr 6, and ongoing biweekly blocks through Dec 2025

BRMC : Jan , Feb 9 16, Mar , Apr , May (future dates TBD)

Practice Setting :

Level 3 Trauma Center

Daily Patient Census : 5 8

Coverage for : GI bleeds, abdominal pain, food bolus, elevated liver enzymes, etc.

Procedures : All general GI and ERCP required

Worksites : Endoscopy suite and main OR

Support : OR and in-house Endo nursing team

EMR : Epic

Requirements :

Board Certification : Gastroenterology (Required)

Licensure : Active Tennessee License or Active IMLC Letter of Qualification- we will help with the TN license!

Certifications : BLS, ACLS, DEA (Required)

Procedures : Must be well-experienced in ERCP

Other : Vaccine exemptions accepted with proper medical documentation

Additional Details :

Patient Age Range : Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics

Beds : 300-350 at each facility

Privileging timeframe : 90 days