Build the Gastroenterology Practice You Want in Kentucky - recruiting incentives up to $200,000

Build the Gastroenterology Practice You Want in Kentucky

If you're looking for a high-income GI opportunity where you can make an immediate impact without sacrificing your work-life balance, this position offers the best of both worlds.

Join a hospital-supported Gastroenterology program with an established referral network, experienced APP support, and the opportunity to help shape the future of GI services in the region. Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced physician, you'll walk into strong patient demand from day one.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• $700,000 guaranteed base salary
• Up to $200,000 in recruitment incentives tailored to your needs
• Monday–Friday schedule with no weekend clinic
• Established referral base with immediate procedural volume
• Opportunity to help grow a service line into a three-physician GI team
• J-1 visa waiver sponsorship available through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)

Your Practice

You'll be the cornerstone of a growing Gastroenterology program backed by the hospital and supported by an experienced team.

Your support includes:

• 2 Advanced Practice Providers: 1 APRN and 1 PA-C
• 2 dedicated Medical Assistants
• Strong administrative and clinical support to maximize efficiency

Your practice will include:

• Colonoscopy
• Upper endoscopy (EGD)
• General outpatient Gastroenterology
• Dedicated endoscopy time built into your weekly schedule

Schedule Designed for Balance

Enjoy a predictable weekday schedule that allows you to focus on patient care while maintaining time outside of work.

• Monday–Friday
• Outpatient-focused practice
• Dedicated procedure days
• Clinic averages 18–22 patients per day

Compensation & Benefits

• $700,000 guaranteed salary
• Productivity bonus opportunities
• Up to $200,000 in recruitment incentives
• Student loan assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Self-managed paid time off
• $6,000 annual CME allowance
• Retirement plan
• Malpractice coverage

Who We're Looking For

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology
• Fellows encouraged to apply
• Comfortable performing colonoscopy and EGD
• Interest in helping grow a regional GI program is welcomed

Live Where You Can Slow Down Without Slowing Your Career

Practice in southeastern Kentucky, where patients genuinely value access to specialty care and physicians become trusted members of the community.

Outside the hospital you'll enjoy:

• Affordable housing
• Low cost of living
• Outdoor recreation, hiking, lakes, and mountain scenery
• Family-friendly neighborhoods and schools
• Convenient regional airport access

Incentive Overview

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including base compensation and up to $200,000 in recruiting incentives: starting bonus, student loan repayment, residency/fellowship stipend, relocation/moving allowance, CME allowance, and malpractice insurance/tail coverage
• Two-year income guarantee with opportunity for additional productivity and quality bonuses
• Generous time off to encourage work-life balance
• Complimentary professional student loan debt repayment advising
• PSLF-eligible employer
• Physician Mentorship Pathway for growth and development
• EPIC (Gold Star 9 level) electronic health record system integrated throughout hospital and practice locations
• Advanced technology capabilities, including DAX
• Immigration support by an experienced immigration attorney, if needed

About the Hospital and Practice Environment

The hospital is a 273-bed acute and skilled-care facility serving more than 200,000 residents across southeastern Kentucky and parts of Tennessee. It offers a broad range of specialties and provides advanced technology, including a 264-slice cardiac CTA and two fully equipped cath labs, alongside strong referral networks and experienced support teams.

A $100 million expansion is underway, including an 80,000-square-foot patient-care wing expected to be completed in early 2027. The project will add private inpatient rooms, expand the emergency department, and increase ICU capacity.

The facility operates an on-site helipad, partners with air medical transport services, and owns two ambulances for patient transfers. Physicians are offered autonomy to shape their practice, clinical tools, and support for work-life balance.

About Corbin and the Area

Located in southeastern Kentucky at the edge of the Appalachian Mountains, Corbin combines natural beauty, a close-knit community, and professional opportunity.

Affordable, Comfortable Living

The area has a cost of living below the national average, with less traffic and a community-focused lifestyle.

Incredible Outdoor Access

• Laurel Lake for boating, kayaking, and swimming
• Lake Cumberland and Norris Lake for weekend getaways and houseboating
• Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
• Daniel Boone National Forest, Pine Mountain, and Levi Jackson State Park, with trails, waterfalls, and campgrounds

Convenient Location for Travel and Access

Corbin is located off I-75, about an hour from Lexington, Kentucky, and Knoxville, Tennessee. Three airports are within reach: Lexington Blue Grass, Knoxville McGhee Tyson, and Louisville International.

Top-Ranked Schools and Family-Friendly Community

The Corbin Independent School District is ranked #2 in the state. The community offers family-friendly events, parks, and local activities.

Support for Visa Needs

J-1 and H-1B physician support is available through the Appalachian Regional Commission.

A Regional Hub with Room to Grow

Corbin serves a regional population of more than 200,000 people and is experiencing growth in healthcare, education, and commerce.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status, or any other protected class identified by applicable law. The workplace is drug-free, and employment is subject to post-offer, pre-employment drug testing.