Wellmont CVA Heart Institute is the premier CV specialty group in the region with a multi-state draw offering two main clinical centers and several regional offices.   The cardiologist will practice in our Bristol, TN location.  Wellmont CVA Heart Institute is composed of 44 cardiologists and over 30 advanced practitioners who provide expertise in every aspect of cardiology.  A leading interventional cardiologist with Wellmont Cardiology Services has been published in the New England Journal of Medicine three times and our cardiology team is a leader our region’s cardiac care with the only regional STEMI transfer program, an active research program, and a strong focus on valvular heart disease with a fully developed and progressive Structural Heart Program.

Bristol Regional Medical Center, a LEVEL II Trauma Center with more than 250 board certified/board eligible physicians on staff, just received the 2017 Platinum Performance Achievement Award by the ACTION Registry; the American Heart Association Gold Mission Lifeline Award; and in 2017 is ranked by Care Chex as the Top 10% in the nation and top 10% in the state for Medical Excellence in Heart Attack Treatment; #1 in market for cardiac care; and top 10% in nation, top 10% in region for heart attack treatment.   Bristol Regional is the only hospital in the Tri-Cities to recently receive the top grade of “A” for patient safety (second consecutive time) from the LeapFrog Group, an independent organization.

We are seeking qualified candidates trained in all aspects of non-invasive cardiology with TEE, ECHO, and CT skills

Bristol, Tennessee is a small city with a strong community spirit.  Bristol offers four distinct seasons with cultural and recreational opportunities including golf, walking trails, hiking, biking trails, water sports, and the Great Smoky Mountains.   A low cost of living, excellent school system, no state income tax and a safe community with low crime rate are all additional benefits that make Bristol a truly unique place to work and live.