Your Opportunity
Appalachian Regional Healthcare is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Gastroenterologist to join our dedicated specialty team in Middlesboro, Kentucky. This role offers a chance to deliver comprehensive GI care in a supportive and collaborative health system focused on improving community health throughout southeastern Kentucky and southern West Virginia. You’ll join a physician-led organization that combines advanced clinical resources with a deep commitment to patient‑centered care in a medically underserved region.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose and treat a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions including liver, pancreatic, esophageal, and colorectal disorders.
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures such as colonoscopy, upper endoscopy (EGD), and other interventions.
- Collaborate closely with primary care, surgery, oncology, and radiology teams within the ARH network.
- Engage in quality initiatives and multidisciplinary case discussions.
Why ARH?
- Competitive salary with RVU-based incentives, sign‑on bonus, and relocation support.
- Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, malpractice with tail coverage, 403(b), CME stipend, and paid time off.
- Student loan repayment and immigration sponsorship (H‑1B/J‑1) available.
Your Location: Life in Middlesboro & Surrounding Region
Middlesboro, a 96‑bed acute‑care hub, sits at the gateway of the Cumberland Gap and Bell County’s scenic foothills.
- Outdoor adventure: hiking, fishing, rafting, and festivals in and around Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.
- Affordable living: housing and cost of living well below national averages.
- Tight‑knit community: friendly neighborhoods, strong public schools, and cultural traditions like the Mountain Laurel and Cumberland Fall Festivals.
- Regional connections: easy access to tri‑state areas and higher education via nearby colleges and the Bell County Chamber of Commerce region.
Candidate Profile
- Board‑Certified or Board‑Eligible in Gastroenterology.
- Skilled in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy.
- Committed to community‑focused, patient‑centered care.
- Collaborative and adaptable to a rural health system environment.
Benefits
- Generous starting bonuses and relocation assistance.
- Competitive salary with RVU production model.
- Loan forgiveness programs.
- Stipend considerations.
- Great comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Paid time off (PTO): 29 days annually.
- CME reimbursement with 5 additional PTO days.
- Malpractice coverage.
- J‑1 to H‑1 immigration legal support.