Reported by 23 physicians · national cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Kingsport, Tennessee
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $770k – $1,250k
- Practice
- Cardiovascular Associates, part of Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute · Tertiary care hospital
23 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
The position is for an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join a nationally recognized, high-volume cardiovascular program at a tertiary care hospital and Level III Trauma Center with extensive specialty support, focusing on advanced adult cardiac and thoracic surgery, including structural heart programs and minimally invasive procedures. The role includes academic involvement, teaching, research, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary Heart Team model.
What the posting highlights
- Collaborative care model with all cardiology subspecialties; Heart Team model with integrated cardiology and surgical alignment
- Care setting: Tertiary care facility with comprehensive specialty support
- Patient population: Adults requiring advanced cardiac and thoracic surgical care
- Research or clinical-trial participation is noted
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- What physicians report
- $770k – $1,250k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 23 recent physician reports · national cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 23 recent, approved physician reports (national cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.
Employer
Ballad Health
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Cardiovascular Associates, part of Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute
- Facility type
- Tertiary care hospital
- Trauma level
- Level III Trauma Center
- Patient population
- Adults requiring advanced cardiac and thoracic surgical care
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Work Design
- Patient volume
- High-volume adult cardiac and thoracic surgical practice
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Tertiary care facility with comprehensive specialty support
- Coverage model
- Collaborative care model with all cardiology subspecialties; Heart Team model with integrated cardiology and surgical alignment
- Teaching
- Yes
- Research
- Yes
- Supervises APPs
- Yes
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Aggregated (ym_careers)
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Signal
- First seen
- 2 mo ago
- Last verified
- today
- Extraction confidence
- 85%
Full description
Cardiothoracic Surgeon Opportunity Nationally Recognized Cardiovascular Program Kingsport, Tennessee | Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute is seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join Ballad Health's premier cardiovascular practice consisting of 50 physicians and more than 70 advanced practice providers, Cardiovascular Associates, located in Kingsport, Tennessee. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a nationally recognized, high-volume cardiovascular program providing advanced cardiac and thoracic surgical care at Holston Valley Medical Center-one of the most awarded heart hospitals in the region. You will collaborate with an experienced team of surgeons and cardiologists in a highly integrated, multidisciplinary environment dedicated to delivering innovative, patient-centered cardiovascular care across Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Position Highlights Join three established Cardiothoracic Surgeons and three dedicated Physician Assistants High-volume adult cardiac and thoracic surgical practice Fully integrated cardiovascular service line Collaborative care model with all cardiology subspecialties Tertiary care facility with comprehensive specialty support Active clinical research and innovation programs Well-established and progressive Structural Heart Program Opportunities for academic involvement, teaching, and research Qualifications American Board of Thoracic Surgery Board Certified or Board Eligible Minimum 5 years of Cardiothoracic surgical experience preferred Expertise in adult cardiac and thoracic surgery Interest or experience in Minimally invasive valve surgery Structural heart procedures Advanced heart team collaboration Facility & Program Excellence For more than 90 years, Holston Valley Medical Center has served as a cornerstone of advanced healthcare for the Kingsport region. Facility Overview Level III Trauma Center 450+ board-certified or board-eligible physicians Comprehensive tertiary cardiovascular services Advanced hybrid OR and structural heart capabilities National & Regional Recognition Holston Valley continues to be recognized among the nation's top hospitals #1 in the Nation - Interventional Carotid Care Top 100 Nationally - Neurological Care Top 10% Nationally - Orthopedics & Women's Health Top 10% Nationally - Cardiac Care & Heart Attack Treatment First hospital in Tennessee to perform TAVR for high-risk patients Platinum Performance Achievement Award - Chest Pain/MI Registry (American College of Cardiology) U.S. News & World Report (2025-2026) "Best Regional Hospital" Top 10 ranked hospital in Tennessee "High Performing" in Aortic Valve Surgery Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Multiple cardiovascular care domains Cardiovascular Research Leadership Our cardiovascular team has a longstanding reputation for research and innovation: Early national adopter of the Absorb bioresorbable stent Active participation in structural heart and device trials Opportunities for investigator participation and publication Academic collaboration and cardiovascular training initiatives Practice Environment Highly collaborative Heart Team model Integrated cardiology and surgical alignment Advanced imaging and structural planning capabilities Dedicated CV anesthesia, ICU, and perfusion teams Strong referral base across a multi-state region Location - Kingsport, Tennessee Kingsport offers an outstanding quality of life with Scenic Appalachian Mountains Excellent schools and family-friendly communities Outdoor recreation: hiking, biking, lakes, golf No state income tax Regional airport access Contact Information To learn more about this opportunity or to submit your CV, please contact us today to begin a confidential conversation. Note to International Medical Graduates (IMGs): Please be advised that while the State of Tennessee has recently enacted legislation regarding the licensure of International Medical Graduates, this law applies exclusively to institutions with Tennessee-based ACGME-accredited residency programs. Because our residency programs are based in Virginia, we are unable to facilitate the pathways provided by this specific Tennessee legislation. IMGs seeking to utilize these new state-specific opportunities are encouraged to focus their search on Tennessee-based academic institutions. Mr. Scott Frazier Physician Recruiter Work: (423) 230-8270 Fax: (423) 610-3314