Family Medicine Physician
Your Opportunity
Appalachian Regional Healthcare seeks a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Family Medicine Physician to join our growing primary care team in Middlesboro.
As part of ARH’s integrated and collaborative system, you’ll work alongside dedicated colleagues who share your commitment to serving Central Appalachia—supported by resources that let you focus on patient care and community impact.
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Why ARH?
-Strong compensation: Guaranteed base salary with RVU-based incentives, generous sign-on/relocation bonus
-Full benefits: Medical, dental, vision, malpractice with tail, 403(b), CME stipend + 5 CME days, plus 31 PTO days
-Loan forgiveness and trainee stipends available
-Visa sponsorship: H-1B and J-1 visa support provided
-Integrated support: EHR, nursing staff, care coordination, and robust referral network
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Your Location: Life in Middlesboro & Surrounding Region
Middlesboro, a 96-bed acute-care hub, sits at the gateway of the Cumberland Gap and Bell County’s scenic foothills.
It offers:
-Outdoor adventure: Hiking, fishing, rafting, and festivals in and around Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
-Affordable living: Housing and cost of living well below national averages
-Tight-knit community: Friendly neighborhoods, strong public schools, and cultural traditions like the Mountain Laurel and Cumberland Fall Festivals.
-Regional connections: Easy access to tri-state areas & higher education via nearby colleges and the Bell County Chamber of Commerce region
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About ARH
Appalachian Regional Healthcare is a not-for-profit system comprising 14 hospitals and over 80 clinics serving ~350,000 residents across Eastern Kentucky and Southern West Virginia. As the leading regional health provider and one of the largest private employers, ARH is nationally recognized for digital innovation, clinical excellence, and a culture built on trust, collaboration, and compassion.
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Candidate Profile
-Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Family Medicine
-Passionate about community-focused, patient-centered care
-Collaborative, adaptable, and aligned with ARH’s values of service and integrity
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Next Steps
To explore this opportunity or apply, contact Tiffany Longworth, Physician Recruiter, at tlongworth@arh.org or (606) 312-7192. You can also apply via the ARH Physician Careers portal
Explore Careers:
Welcome to the team!
We are excited to bring in ambitious clinicians whose focus on advancing care can help us expand our capabilities and care for the communities we serve.
Dr. Marye Margaret Boggs
Family Medicine Obstetrics
Dr. James Rothstein
Vascular Surgery
Dr. Sheheryar Khan
Nephrology
Key priorities of the ARH Care Network include:
- Creating a unified system with collaboration, professionalism and respect across specialties and locations.
- Promoting provider well-being by promoting wellness and building a positive work environment.
- Empowering physician leadership through a Provider Leadership Council and specialty committees that shape decisions, strategy and innovation.
- Driving quality and service excellence with standardized processes, care coordination and patient-centered service.
- Focusing on sustainability and growth by aligning with value-based care, expanding primary and specialty services and supporting financial performance.
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
