JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – An upcoming hiring event seeks to fill multiple part-time and full-time
clinical and nonclinical jobs at Woodridge Hospital, its 24/7 walk-in crisis center and the New Leaf Senior Care geriatric psychiatry unit at Sycamore Shoals Hospital.
From 1-4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, Ballad Health leaders will be on hand in the behavioral health facility’s gymnasium, 403 N. State of Franklin Road, to match hopeful job seekers to open roles.
Key roles being sought include registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), behavioral health techs, licensed therapists, case managers, environmental services techs and more.
Through March 31, Ballad Health is still offering a bonus to team members who refer a new hire for certain direct patient care clinical and lab positions across the system.
Note: Through March 31, Ballad Health is still offering a bonus to team members who refer a new hire for certain direct patient care clinical and lab positions across the system. Applicants will be asked if they were referred by a current Ballad Health team member when they apply. For more information, please refer to the Referral Bonus information on the Human Resources site on the Ballad Health intranet.
During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to meet with hiring managers, learn more
about available roles and potentially receive a job offer on the spot. Applicants are encouraged to
bring their resumes and come ready to interview.
“We are excited to host our first on-site hiring event and are looking forward to recruiting caring and compassionate individuals to our award-winning team,” said John Betts, administrator at Woodridge Hospital. “This event will provide a rare chance for future team members to apply, interview and tour our facility in a very streamlined manner.
“Our team lives out Ballad Health’s mission every day. We are proud to show that at Woodridge Hospital, our focus is on providing the best possible care.”
Ballad Health offers competitive pay for its team members, with recently announced pay increases for certain clinical roles, including RNs, LPNs and unlicensed techs. The organization also has opportunities for professional growth and development, and the Ballad Health benefits package includes medical, dental and vision insurance, prescription drug coverage, short-term and long-term disability, a health savings account, a retirement plan, employee assistance plan and a flexible spending account.
“We are looking for individuals who have a passion for caring for this patient population and want to make a difference in the Appalachian Highlands,” said Nikki Vanburen, chief nursing officer at Woodridge Hospital. “By hosting the event here at Woodridge Hospital, future team members will be able to speak to current behavioral health caregivers, ask important questions and see our beautiful facility.”
Interested candidates should come prepared with a resume and any relevant certifications or licenses. To preserve the privacy of the facility’s patients, hospital administration request that applicants enter the facility through the back entrance. Those who are unable to attend the event but are interested in applying for available positions can browse and apply for open positions at balladhealth.org/careers.
