Infectious Disease Physician

Appalachian Regional Healthcare; Prestonsburg (KY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous starting bonuses and relocation assistance

CME reimbursement with additional PTO days

Loan forgiveness programs

403(b) retirement plan

Malpractice coverage

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, seeks a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Infectious Disease Physician to join their specialty team at Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center. The physician will provide expert consultation for infectious diseases in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

The position offers a generous starting bonus, competitive salary structured on an RVU production model, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision coverage, and a robust retirement plan. This role is a great opportunity for those committed to compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Experienced in diagnosing and managing infectious diseases in various settings.
• Committed to patient-centered care with a focus on rural health.
• Collaborative with a focus on community health improvement.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage a wide range of infectious diseases.
• Lead infection prevention initiatives.
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers.
• Contribute to quality improvement programs.
• Maintain thorough documentation.

Skills

Infectious Disease management

Inpatient consult experience

Outpatient management

Team collaboration

Quality improvement knowledge

Education

Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Infectious Disease

Job description

Your Opportunity

Appalachian Regional Healthcare is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Infectious Disease Physician to join our expanding specialty team in Prestonsburg, Kentucky at Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center. You will provide expert infectious disease consultation in both inpatient and outpatient settings within a supportive, integrated health system that values collaboration, compassion, and community impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage a wide range of infectious diseases in hospital and clinic settings
• Lead infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship initiatives
• Collaborate closely with hospitalists, primary care, and specialty providers
• Contribute to quality improvement and population health programs
• Maintain thorough documentation meeting regulatory and compliance standards

Candidate Profile

• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Infectious Disease
• Experienced in inpatient consults and outpatient management of infectious diseases
• Committed to compassionate, patient-centered care in a rural health setting
• Collaborative team player focused on community health improvement

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
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