Gastroenterology Physician

Quick Facts

• Specialty: Gastroenterology

• Candidate Type: MD, DO

• Visa Accepted: J-1 or H-1B

Description

Appalachian Regional Healthcare is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Gastroenterologist to join a dedicated specialty team in Hazard, Kentucky, delivering comprehensive GI care in a supportive and collaborative health system focused on improving community health.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions including liver, pancreatic, esophageal, and colorectal disorders

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures such as colonoscopy, upper endoscopy (EGD), and other interventions

• Collaborate closely with primary care, surgery, oncology, and radiology teams within the ARH network

• Engage in quality initiatives and multidisciplinary case discussions

Candidate Profile

• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Gastroenterology

• Skilled in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy

• Committed to community-focused, patient-centered care

• Collaborative and adaptable to a rural health system environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary with RVU-based incentives

• Sign-on bonus

• Relocation support

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)

• Malpractice with tail coverage

• 403(b)

• CME stipend and paid time off

• Student loan repayment and immigration sponsorship (H-1B/J-1)

• PTO: 29 days annually

• CME reimbursement with 5 additional PTO days

• J-1 to H-1 immigration legal support