Bring Expertise and Compassion to a Community That Needs It Most
Step into a role where your rheumatology skills can transform lives in Prestonsburg and the surrounding Appalachian region. At ARH, you'll join a dedicated team focused on delivering specialized care to patients facing chronic autoimmune and musculoskeletal challenges.
Here, your work goes beyond medicine - it's about building lasting relationships and fostering hope in a vibrant, resilient community surrounded by natural beauty.
Key Responsibilities
-Diagnose and manage a wide range of rheumatologic conditions, including arthritis, lupus, and other autoimmune diseases
-Provide comprehensive outpatient care, coordinating closely with primary care providers and specialists
-Engage in patient education and support to improve quality of life and disease management
-Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and quality improvement initiatives
-Maintain a predictable weekday schedule with no overnight or weekend calls
Why ARH?
-Competitive compensation with productivity incentives
-Comprehensive benefits package: health, dental, vision, malpractice coverage including tail insurance, 403(b), CME allowance and paid time off
-Loan repayment and relocation assistance available
-Visa sponsorship for H-1B and J-1 candidates
-Supportive practice environment with experienced nursing and administrative staff
-Access to advanced EHR systems and regional specialty networks
Your Location: Life in Prestonsburg & Central Appalachia
Located in the heart of Eastern Kentucky, Prestonsburg offers the charm of small-town living combined with access to outdoor adventures such as hiking, fishing, and kayaking in the nearby Appalachian Mountains.
The area features a low cost of living, friendly communities, and rich cultural traditions that celebrate Appalachian heritage. It's an ideal place to build both your career and a fulfilling lifestyle.
About ARH
Appalachian Regional Healthcare is a nonprofit health system with 14 hospitals and more than 80 clinics serving over 400,000 residents in Eastern Kentucky and Southern West Virginia. As the largest private employer in the region, ARH is committed to advancing rural healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and compassionate service.
Candidate Profile
-Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Rheumatology
-Skilled in managing complex rheumatologic diseases and delivering patient-centered care
-Committed to serving rural communities with integrity, compassion, and collaboration
-Adaptable team player eager to contribute to a multidisciplinary practice
Next Steps
To learn more or express interest in this opportunity, contact RaeAnna Charles at or visit .
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.