Your Opportunity
Appalachian Regional Healthcare seeks a compassionate Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Hospitalist Physician to join our inpatient care team at Harlan ARH Medical Center. Join a system that balances strong local roots with broad clinical resources, providing you with the support to deliver exceptional care to the Appalachian community.
You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a collegial, patient-focused environment dedicated to improving health outcomes in Southeastern Kentucky.
Key Responsibilities
-Manage acute and chronic inpatient conditions with evidence-based protocols
-Coordinate care alongside specialists, nursing, and case management for seamless patient transitions
-Provide clear, timely documentation meeting regulatory standards
-Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Why ARH?
-Competitive salary and RVU productivity incentives
-Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, malpractice with tail coverage, 403(b), CME allowance plus paid CME days, and generous PTO
-Student loan repayment and relocation support available
-Robust clinical support including experienced nursing staff and EHR systems
Your Location: Life in Harlan & the Appalachian Region
Harlan offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere with rich Appalachian culture and abundant outdoor opportunities.
-Enjoy hiking, fishing, and scenic drives within the Appalachian Mountains
-Affordable living with low housing costs and a strong community network
-Local festivals, arts, and music reflecting deep-rooted Appalachian traditions
-Family-friendly neighborhoods with access to quality schools
About ARH
Serving over 400,000 residents across Eastern Kentucky and Southern West Virginia, Appalachian Regional Healthcare operates 14 hospitals and 80+ clinics. We are committed to rural health, innovative care, and fostering a collaborative physician community.
Candidate Profile
-Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with hospitalist experience preferred
-Skilled in managing diverse inpatient populations and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
-Patient-centered, community-oriented, and adaptable to rural practice settings
Next Steps
For more details or to apply, contact Tiffany Longworth 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.