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Posted 20 July, 2026

Gastroenterology, Gastroenterologist Role in Scenic Johnson City, Tennessee

Ballad Health
Johnson City, TN, US Full Time

Job Description

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Gastrointestinal Associates of Northeast Tennessee is a private practice located in the Appalachian Highlands. With a 35-year history of quality care, we are seeking a board certified/board eligible gastroenterologist to join our growing group. With a newly renovated office space, a practice-owned state-of-the-art surgery center and infusion center, with in-house pathology, youll partner with a team that delivers cutting-edge technology, research opportunities and compassionate, patient-centered care.

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Opportunity Details

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  • 2-year partnership track with opportunity to become 1/6 owner of practice and ambulatory surgery center
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  • Competitive base salary
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  • Signing bonus
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  • Income guarantee
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  • Medical school loan reimbursement
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  • Comprehensive benefits package
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  • Call schedule: 1 in 6
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  • Ideal work/life balance
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Practice Highlights

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Gastrointestinal Associates serves Ballad Healths Johnson City Medical Center, the regions only Level 1 trauma center, the neighboring Veterans Administration Medical Center, and hosts a growing fellowship program through ETSUs Quillen College of Medicine. Also offering:

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  • Colonoscopies
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  • Endoscopic ultrasound
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  • Capsule endoscopy
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  • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
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  • FibroScan
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  • Additional advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
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Community & Lifestyle

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The Appalachian Highlands region includes Bristol (TN/VA), Kingsport, and Johnson City, with a combined population of roughly 300,000. Half of the U.S. population is within a days drive, and Tennessee has no state income tax. And Johnson City was just named Southern Living Magazines #1 place where people are moving to in 2025!

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This Southern City Is Where Everyone Is Moving This Year (southernliving.com)

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Cost of Living & Education

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  • Low cost of living compared to national averages
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  • Excellent public and private K12 schools
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  • Easy access to Tri-Cities Regional Airport
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Arts & Culture

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  • ETSU Martin Center for the Arts
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  • Johnson City Symphony Orchestra
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  • International Storytelling Center
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Outdoor & Family Activities

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  • Boone Lake for boating and fishing
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  • Buffalo Mountain Park and Tannery Knob Bike Park
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  • Gray Fossil Site and Hands On Discovery Center
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  • Brights Zoo
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  • Local craft breweries and wineries
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  • Four distinct seasons for hiking, skiing, and iconic fall foliage
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Seize this chance to grow your career in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment while enjoying all the Appalachian Highlands have to offer.

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Facility Details

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Johnson City Medical Center is a 445-bed tertiary care facility located in Johnson City, Tennessee. The hospital operates Ballad Healths Level I trauma center and is a comprehensive, acute care teaching hospital affiliated with East Tennessee State University and Mountain Home-VA Medical Center. Johnson City Medical Center is a major medical referral center and offers a full range of specialty and subspecialty care services, including a heart hospital, cancer center, stroke and neuroendovascular services, neurosurgery, orthopedic services, outpatient imaging, vascular care, advanced surgical services and a 43-bed intensive care unit

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