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Posted 30 July, 2026

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Ballad Health
Johnson City, TN, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon Opportunity in Johnson City, Tennessee

Our organization is actively looking for a board-eligible or board-certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon to become part of our expanding practice in Northeast Tennessee. We operate in multiple locations, including Johnson City, Bristol, and Abingdon, VA, offering a wide range of high-quality orthopedic services such as spine care, hand surgery, foot and ankle treatment, total joint replacements, shoulder care, physiatry, and urgent care.

Opportunity Highlights:
  • Attractive guaranteed base salary
  • Signing bonus along with relocation assistance
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Pathway to partnership available
Community Benefits:

Experience life in the stunning Appalachian Highlands, which includes three mid-sized cities: Johnson City, Kingsport, and Bristol, with a total population of around 300,000.

Financial Advantages:
  • No state income tax in Tennessee
  • Affordable cost of living
Lifestyle:
  • Enjoy four distinct seasons
  • Rich arts and cultural scene
  • Numerous outdoor activities, including Boone Lake, Buffalo Mountain Park, and Tannery Knob Bike Park
Family-Friendly Environment:
  • High-quality public and private schools
  • Access to the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts
  • Johnson City Symphony Orchestra and the International Storytelling Center
  • Attractions such as the Gray Fossil Site, Hands On Discovery Center, and Brights Zoo
  • Local breweries and wineries
  • Convenient access to a regional airport

Johnson City has been recognized as the #1 U.S. City that people want to move to in 2025 by Travel and Leisure.

Facility Details:

You will be practicing at the Johnson City Medical Center, a 445-bed tertiary care facility and Level I trauma center affiliated with East Tennessee State University. This comprehensive teaching hospital serves as a major referral center, offering advanced specialty services, including:

  • Heart hospital
  • Cancer center
  • Stroke and neuroendovascular care
  • Neurosurgery and orthopedic services
  • 43-bed ICU
Note for International Medical Graduates (IMGs):

Please be aware that recent legislation in Tennessee regarding the licensure of IMGs applies only to institutions with ACGME-accredited residency programs located in Tennessee. Since our residency programs are based in Virginia, we are unable to assist with the pathways established by this specific Tennessee legislation. IMGs interested in these new state-specific opportunities should focus their search on academic institutions within Tennessee.

Join us in providing exceptional orthopedic care while enjoying a fulfilling lifestyle in a vibrant community!