About this opportunity
Ballad Health Medical Associates lists this Pediatrics - General opportunity in abingdon, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Pediatrician Position
Ballad Health Medical Associates is actively looking for a Board-Certified Pediatrician to serve as Core Faculty within the Dr. S. Hughes Melton Family Medicine Residency Program (est. 2015) at the 116-bed Johnston Memorial Hospital in historic Abingdon, VA.
This faculty role blends resident teaching, curriculum development, clinical supervision, and direct patient care. The program values physicians who embrace full-scope family medicine, enjoy working in multiple care settings, and are deeply committed to graduate medical education.
Job responsibilities include:
Resident supervision in clinic and hospital settings
Participation in faculty meetings, candidate interviews, and curriculum development
Engagement in scholarly activities and program research
Direct patient care with opportunities to practice full-spectrum pediatrics
Teaching of medical students and oversight of advanced practice providers
Contribution to a collaborative, mission-driven academic environment
Ideal candidates are:
Board-Certified Pediatrician (or Family Medicine with strong pediatric focus)
Passion for resident education and mentorship
Comfortable practicing in a full-spectrum environment
Strong communication skills and commitment to community-based training
Enthusiasm for shaping the next generation of family physicians
Compensation and benefits include:
Competitive annual salary
Generous Sign-On Bonus
Educational Loan Assistance
Retention Bonus Program (NEW)
Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
Paid Time Off
CME reimbursement
Client Details State VA
Worksite address
abingdon, VA, 24211, US
Who can apply
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