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Job description
Your Opportunity
Appalachian Regional Healthcare invites a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Gastroenterologist to join our expanding specialty team at Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center. This role offers the chance to provide expert gastroenterology care in a growing, collaborative environment that values quality, innovation, and community impact. You’ll practice within a large, integrated health system that supports your clinical expertise while fostering strong local relationships to improve digestive health outcomes throughout Eastern Kentucky and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
Diagnose and manage a broad spectrum of gastrointestinal disorders including liver, pancreas, esophageal, and colorectal diseases
Perform advanced endoscopic procedures including colonoscopy, EGD, and therapeutic interventions
Work closely with primary care, surgery, oncology, and radiology teams to coordinate multidisciplinary patient care
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and regional clinical collaborations
Why ARH?
Competitive compensation with RVU-based incentives and sign-on/relocation assistance
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, malpractice with tail coverage, 403(b), CME stipend and paid leave
Student loan repayment and visa sponsorship (H-1B/J-1) available
Practice support includes advanced EHR systems, experienced clinical staff, and a strong referral network
Your Location: Life in Prestonsburg & Eastern Kentucky
Access to the scenic beauty of the Appalachian Mountains, including nearby parks and trails for hiking, fishing, and boating
Affordable housing and low cost of living promote a balanced, comfortable lifestyle
A community rich in Appalachian culture with local festivals, music, and crafts
Family-friendly neighborhoods with good schools and access to higher education institutions
Candidate Profile
Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Gastroenterology
Experienced in both diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
Committed to delivering patient-centered care in a rural and regional health setting
Collaborative, adaptable, and aligned with ARH's core values
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
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Worksite address
prestonsburg, KY, 41653, US
Who can apply
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