Kim Raver Joins ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Full Time

Kim Raver (Lipstick Jungle, 24) has become a permanent resident of Seattle Grace.

The actress, who initially came on the show as a recurring character has now been promoted as a series regular.

Raver plays Teddy Altman, a cardiology surgeon who’s brought in to work at the hospital by her former Army colleague Owen (Kevin McKidd).

A love triangle between Teddy, Owen and his girlfriend, Seattle Grace resident, Christina (Sandra Oh) is already developing.

Grey’s Anatomy returns from its winter break on Jan. 14 where there will be a two-part crossover episode with Private Practice.

The episode will center around Mark’s (Eric Dane) pregnant daughter, Sloane. Her condition has an impact on Mark and Lexie’s (Chyler Leigh) relationship.

Edited: January 4th, 2010

Kim Raver Joins ‘Grey’s Anatomy’

Kim Raver (24) has joined cast of Grey’s Anatomy in a recurring role where she will play a new surgeon and a love interest to  Dr. Owen Hunt.

Raver was most recently in the canceled Lipstick Jungle. She will make her first appearance on the ninth episode, which is airing on Nov. 12.

Catch Grey’s this week on ABC at 10:00 p.m.

Edited: October 7th, 2009