Your Opportunity
Appalachian Regional Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Hospitalist Physician to join our team at Whitesburg ARH Medical Center. You will provide inpatient care within a supportive, integrated health system committed to improving health outcomes in southeastern Kentucky and beyond.
You will be part of a collaborative team delivering patient-centered care with access to system-wide resources and specialty support.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with specialists, nursing staff, and case management to ensure coordinated care and smooth transitions.
- Manage acute medical conditions with evidence-based protocols and best practices.
- Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical education efforts.
Candidate Profile
- Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with hospitalist experience preferred.
- Skilled in managing acute inpatient conditions and coordinating multidisciplinary care.
- Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a rural setting.
- Collaborative, adaptable, and community-focused.
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.
Why ARH?
- Competitive salary with productivity-based incentives.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, malpractice coverage with tail, 403(b), CME allowance and paid CME days, and generous PTO.
- Loan repayment programs and relocation assistance available.
- Supportive EHR system and multidisciplinary care teams.
Your Location: Life in Whitesburg & Appalachian Kentucky
- Access to hiking, fishing, ATV trails, and outdoor recreation just minutes away.
- Affordable cost of living with low housing costs and minimal commute times.
- Rich cultural heritage with local festivals, music, and arts celebrating Appalachian traditions.
- Strong community values, excellent schools, and family-friendly neighborhoods.