Your Next Career Move in the Heart of Appalachia Step into a vital role where your expertise can transform lives in the scenic hills of Whitesburg, Kentucky. Appalachian Regional Healthcare invites a passionate Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician to join our close-knit team dedicated to delivering exceptional care in a community that truly values its healthcare heroes.
Here, you're not just a physician-you're an essential part of a mission to bring advanced pulmonary and critical care to a region eager for compassionate, high-quality medicine.
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Key Responsibilities -Provide comprehensive care for patients with pulmonary diseases and critically ill patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings
-Perform advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including bronchoscopy and pulmonary function tests
-Collaborate closely with hospitalists, intensivists, and specialty care teams to optimize patient outcomes
-Engage in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the growth of a high-impact pulmonary service
-Maintain a balanced clinical schedule with manageable call duties
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Why Join ARH in Whitesburg? -Competitive salary
-Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, malpractice with tail coverage, 403(b), CME allowance plus dedicated CME days, and paid time off
-Relocation support and student loan repayment programs available
-Visa sponsorship for qualified H-1B and J-1 candidates
-A supportive, team-oriented environment with access to advanced technology and a strong referral network
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Experience Life in Whitesburg Whitesburg offers the charm of Appalachian small-town living paired with natural beauty and rich culture.
-Surrounded by breathtaking mountains, with easy access to hiking, fishing, and outdoor adventures
-Affordable cost of living and welcoming, community-focused neighborhoods
-A vibrant local arts scene, festivals, and historic sites that celebrate Appalachian heritage
-Quality schools and family-friendly amenities
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About ARH As the largest healthcare provider in Eastern Kentucky and Southern West Virginia, Appalachian Regional Healthcare operates 14 hospitals and over 80 clinics. We are dedicated to advancing healthcare quality and accessibility in the Appalachian region through collaboration, innovation, and compassionate service.
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Candidate Profile -Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine
-Skilled in managing complex inpatient and outpatient pulmonary conditions
-Committed to patient-centered care in a rural setting
-Team-oriented, adaptable, and passionate about improving health outcomes in Appalachia
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Next Steps To explore this opportunity, contact RaeAnna Charles at careers@arh.org or visit www.arhphysiciancareers.org
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
Simply boundless.The Appalachian Mountains are a majestic world that is full of life and opportunity. History, adventure, culture, hospitality and natural wonders beg to be explored throughout Kentucky and West Virginia.
Diversity and inclusion are at home in appalachia.The roots of diversity run deep in the mining and lumber communities of this region. Industrious individuals from all over the world flocked to the region to find prosperity within these once booming business sectors. The rich global heritage and traditions of our earliest settlers still exist within these communities. It's incumbent on ARH-as a business and community leader-to carry that legacy of diversity into the future and beyond.
Established for the community.From our very beginning, we've been rising to meet the healthcare needs of the people in Appalachia. Our independent, not-for-profit health system was formed in the 1960s when thousands of Appalachian citizens were going to lose their local hospitals. Since then, we've remained steadfast in our commitment to ensure that the people of southeastern Kentucky and southern West Virginia would always have a health system that works as hard for them as they do for one another.