Your Opportunity
Appalachian Regional Healthcare is actively seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Dermatologist to establish or expand dermatology services at our Prestonsburg campus. Located in the heart of Eastern Kentucky's scenic Big Sandy Valley, this position offers a rare opportunity to grow a high-demand specialty in a community that deeply values compassionate, consistent care.
This is a rewarding clinical role with autonomy, stability, and built-in referral support-ideal for physicians who want to build lasting relationships with patients while working in a collaborative health system.
Key Responsibilities
-Diagnose and treat a full range of dermatologic conditions
-Perform in-office procedures such as biopsies, excisions, cryotherapy, and minor dermatologic surgeries
-Tailor services based on your interests, whether general, medical, or cosmetic dermatology
-Collaborate with local and regional referring providers, including primary care, oncology, and surgery
Why ARH?
-Guaranteed salary plus RVU-based incentives
-Comprehensive benefits: Health, dental, vision, 403(b), CME stipend + 5 CME days, paid time off
-Relocation assistance and student loan repayment programs available
-H-1B and J-1 visa sponsorship available
-Practice support: Experienced staff, strong referral network, and marketing resources to help build your patient panel from day one
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Your Location: Life in Prestonsburg & Floyd County
Prestonsburg blends small-town warmth with a vibrant local culture and easy access to outdoor adventure. Nestled in the Appalachian foothills, it offers a peaceful lifestyle without sacrificing professional opportunity.
-Recreation-rich environment: Explore nearby Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, mountain biking trails, and lakes ideal for boating and fishing
-Cultural amenities: Enjoy live performances at the Mountain Arts Center, hometown festivals, and local dining
-Affordable cost of living with safe neighborhoods and family-friendly communities
-Education & family: Highly regarded public and private schools, community events, and supportive local institutions
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About ARH
Appalachian Regional Healthcare is a not-for-profit health system serving more than 400,000 residents across Eastern Kentucky and Southern West Virginia. With 14 hospitals, 80+ clinics, and a long-standing commitment to rural health, ARH is the region's largest healthcare provider and private employer.
We foster a culture of trust, innovation, and service. Here, physicians practice with purpose and are empowered to shape care delivery for the communities they serve.
Candidate Profile
-Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Dermatology
-Comfortable managing a full scope of dermatologic care
-Motivated to establish or grow a specialty service line in a high-need area
-Collaborative, patient-centered, and mission-driven
Next Steps
To learn more or express interest, contact RaeAnna Charles at or apply online at .
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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
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.