The deadline to receive the flu vaccination is Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 4 p.m., unless a medical exemption or religious accommodation was approved during the exemption window. Team Member Health locations are currently offering flu vaccinations for Ballad Health team members. Per Ballad Health’s Mandatory Influenza Vaccine Policy (BD-000-032-BH), the flu vaccination is mandatory for all team members, physicians, students, and volunteers unless they received an approved exemption. Anyone who received an approved exemption or accommodation will be required to wear a mask throughout flu season, which typically runs from November through April. Receiving your flu vaccination In addition to receiving a flu vaccination through Team Member Health, team members may receive their vaccination from their primary care provider or another vaccination location, including Ballad Health retail pharmacies. If your flu vaccine is administered outside of Team Member Health, documentation must be provided to Team Member Health no later than 4 p.m. today. Documentation must…

NOTE: This message was emailed to Ballad Health team members from HR on Monday, Oct. 26. Dear Colleague, The PTO cash-in election window is open through Oct. 30. Eligible Ballad Health team members may elect to cash in up to 20 hours of accrued paid time off (PTO), with payment issued on a separate check in late November. Team members also have the option to roll over all or a portion of their elected amount into their health savings account (HSA) or Lincoln retirement account. The election window will remain open through Oct. 30 at 5 p.m. No exceptions will be made after the deadline. Please review the details below and consider which option may best fit your situation. Here are the details about this year’s PTO cash-in opportunity: Reminder about PTO balances After the first pay period in January 2027 closes, any remaining PTO hours above 100 will be moved to a frozen bank….

NOTE: This message was emailed to Ballad Health team members on Monday, Oct. 5. Dear Colleague, As we head into a busy fall season, several important initiatives and deadlines are underway across Ballad Health. From annual requirements like flu vaccinations and performance appraisals to opportunities such as cashing in up to 20 hours of PTO, there’s a lot happening. To help keep everything in one place, we’ve gathered the key details and reminders below. Please take a few moments to review them and stay informed about upcoming deadlines, expectations and important updates. Important dates this week Flu vaccination deadline – Nov. 4 All Ballad Health team members are required to receive their annual flu vaccine by Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 4 p.m., unless a medical exemption or religious accommodation has already been approved. Vaccines are available at Team Member Health offices from Oct. 14 to Nov. 4, or you can receive your vaccine elsewhere (including…

NOTE: This message was emailed to Ballad Health team members from HR on Sept. 24. Dear Colleague, This year, Ballad Health will once again offer team members the opportunity to cash in a portion of their accrued paid time off (PTO). Beginning Oct. 5, eligible team members may elect to cash in up to 20 hours of PTO to be paid out on a separate check in late November or to roll that amount over into their health savings account (HSA) or Lincoln retirement account. To help you prepare, please review the details below and consider which option best fits your situation. Here are the details about this year’s PTO cash-in opportunity: Reminder about PTO balances After the first pay period in January 2027 closes, any remaining PTO hours above 100 will be moved to a frozen bank. Team members do not lose the value of these hours. Frozen-bank hours remain available if the regular…

NOTE: This message was emailed to Ballad Health team members on Sept. 23. Dear Colleague, The request period for medical exemptions and religious accommodations related to Ballad Health’s annual flu vaccination requirement is now open and will close on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Team members seeking a new medical exemption or new religious accommodation must complete the appropriate online request form and submit all required documentation by the deadline. Late submissions will not be considered. Request form links Important info about exemptions and accommodations For all new requests, both the completed form and required documentation must be received by the deadline in order to be reviewed. Annual flu vaccination requirement To help protect the health and safety of our patients, visitors and fellow team members, all Ballad Health team members are required to receive an annual flu vaccination. The deadline to receive your flu vaccine unless you have an approved medical exemption or religious accommodation on…

NOTE: This message was emailed to Ballad Health team members on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Dear Colleague, To help protect the health and safety of our co-workers, patients and their families, all Ballad Health team members are required to receive an annual flu vaccine. The deadline for team members to get their flu vaccination is Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 4 p.m., unless a medical exemption or religious accommodation approval is obtained. Flu shots will be offered at Team Member Health offices from Oct. 14 to Nov. 4.     TEAM MEMBER HEALTH OFFICES AND HOURS Important info about exemptions Medical exemptions or religious accommodations for the flu vaccine may be requested beginning Wednesday, Sept. 23, through Wednesday, Oct. 7. Team members requesting an exemption must complete an online request form together with the required documents prior to the deadline. Late submissions will not be considered. Unless you’ve heard directly from Team Member Health, medical exemption approvals from 2025…

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — Those considering a career in healthcare are invited to Johnson City Medical Center’s next hiring event on Thursday, Sept. 17, from noon to 4 p.m. Job seekers should bring a resume and prepare for interviews. Positions being sought include registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, nursing assistants, occupational therapists, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, medical technologists, sterile processing technicians and a variety of other clinical and nonclinical positions. If you know of anyone who is qualified for and interested in any of these positions, please let them know about the hiring event or have them contact HR. Those interested should enter the facility through the hospital’s main entrance (not the emergency department), where they will be guided to the seventh floor for interviews with hiring managers. “Johnson City Medical Center is entering an exciting period of growth, both for our facility and our team, and we are looking forward to welcoming new members to…

NOTE: This message was emailed from HR to Ballad Health team members on Aug. 24. Dear Colleague, I’m pleased to share that Ballad Health’s retirement plan matching contributions have now been deposited into the accounts of all eligible team members participating in the plan. We believe your hard work and dedication should be recognized, and we are committed to helping team members build a secure financial future with confidence. Ballad Health is proud to invest in our team members through this matching contribution and support your long-term retirement goals. Did you receive the full match? Make sure to take full advantage of the employer match. While any amount you save helps secure your long-term financial future, contributing less than 6% in the 403(b) or 401(k) plan means you are leaving free money on the table. Whether you’re meeting the match or not, consider increasing your contributions. Even a small bump can make a big difference…

During Nurses and Healthcare Week in May, Ballad Health partnered with our retirement plan provider, Lincoln Financial, to offer a fun round of prize drawings to say thank you for the incredible work our team members do every day. To be eligible, team members needed to meet with a Lincoln Financial retirement consultant between May 1 and June 15. We’re excited to announce the winners from across the system: Thank you to everyone who participated and to Lincoln Financial for supporting this celebration and helping us recognize the hard work and dedication of our team members! To schedule an appointment with a Lincoln Financial retirement consultant, visit LincolnFinancial.com/BalladSchedule. You can choose to meet in person, virtually or by phone.

BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. – Job seekers interested in a career in outpatient healthcare are invited to attend an upcoming hiring event hosted by Ballad Health Medical Associates on Thursday, Aug. 13, from noon until 4 p.m. The event will take place at the Ballad Health Training and Education Center, 110 Ayers St. in Blountville, and will focus exclusively on opportunities within Ballad Health Medical Associates’ outpatient clinics and physician practices across the region. Positions include patient service representatives, RNs, LPNs, certified or registered medical assistants and radiology technologists. As always, if you know someone who may be qualified for and interested in any of these positions, please encourage them to attend the event or contact HR. Ballad Health Medical Associates seeks candidates for a variety of full-time positions, including patient service representatives, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified or registered medical assistants and radiology technologists. During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to meet with…

Your financial wellness is important, and Lincoln Financial offers a secure and easy-to-use financial wellness resource you should know about – the personalized WellnessPATH tool. Lincoln will host a webinar on Thursday, Aug. 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to provide info about WellnessPATH to our team members. Click the link here, or click the flyer below, to join the meeting online.  You can always reach out to your Lincoln retirement consultant by scheduling a meeting at LincolnFinancial.com/balladschedule.

KINGSPORT, Tenn. – An upcoming hiring event seeks to fill multiple full-time clinical and non-clinical healthcare positions in Kingsport. From noon until 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, Ballad Health leaders will be on hand in the Heritage Conference Room at Holston Valley Medical Center, 130 W. Ravine Road, to match hopeful job seekers to open roles. If you know someone who is interested in, and qualified for, any of these open positions, please encourage them to attend this event or to contact HR. A variety of clinical and nonclinical jobs are available. Key roles being sought include registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, nursing assistants, surgical technologists, lab technicians, speech-language pathologists and case managers. During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to meet with hiring managers, learn more about available roles and potentially receive a job interview on the spot. Applicants are encouraged to bring their resumes and come ready to interview. “Every person…