Internal Medicine opening in: Norton, VA
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Internal Medicine
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Norton, Virginia, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
10/28/24
**Internal Medicine opening in Virginia - H1b eligible**
* Located in ***Norton, VA*** - 45m from Kingsport; 50m from Abingdon
* Full time, permanent opening
* Employed
* Outpatient only
* Joining a busy practice
* Work with IM residents at one of the top Osteopathic Residency programs in the US
* Additional compensation opportunities exist while supporting our graduate medical education
* Competitive compensation and benefits including student loan assistance.
The practice is a 129 bed facility hospital and is one of 21 hospitals in the health system. It is the largest healthcare facility in the region. It was the first AOA (American Osteopathic Association) accredited teaching facility in the state of Virginia, and hosts residents in Internal Medicine. The hospital operates several primary care clinics throughout the region. Our hospital is recognized for its outstanding inpatient rehabilitation services, a black lung clinic and high-quality imaging technology. In 2016, the hospital completed the $13.1 million HealthPlex expansion, a new 39,000-square foot facility that includes a FitOne Wellness Center, Pharmacy offering a drive-thru services, OccuMed Health Center, Primary Care offices, Orthopedics, Community Home Care, outpatient rehab and cardiac/pulmonary rehab services.
Internal Medicine Residency Program that is ranked 2nd in the country. The hospital is fortunate to have a great group of attending physicians to rotate and train our residents and medical students. It recently completed an extensive expansion of its surgery department which significantly enhances its surgery services.
Our area provides a lower cost of living and stresses a higher quality of life. Outdoor recreation is plentiful. Located adjacent to the majestic Jefferson National Forest, Norton is a progressive community in southwest Virginia that still embraces traditional values. The City of Norton is an independent city located in the arrowhead portion of Virginia approximately 20 miles from the Kentucky state line and 45 miles from the Tennessee state line. Centrally located at the intersection of U.S. 23 and Highway 58A, the city has for many years served the region as a commercial hub to parts of southwest Virginia and eastern Kentucky.
The City of Norton is blessed to be located in an area lush with natural beauty. As a resident or visitor to the region, Nortons convenient location and amenities including hotels and motels, restaurants, and shopping, provide a perfect location base to enjoy all that the region has to offer. Residents also experience less crime, less violence, less traffic, less stress than many larger communities. Residents of Norton enjoy the rich scenic, recreational, and historic attractions the area provides.
The near-by Tri-Cities of Kingsport, Johnson City and Bristol are industrious communities located at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains in northeastern Tennessee. These cities comprise part of a 12-county area in northeast Tennessee and southwest Virginia and are within a one-day drive of half of the U.S. population.