Your Opportunity
Appalachian Regional Healthcare is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Dermatologist to join our growing medical staff in Hazard, Kentucky. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead and expand dermatology services in a medically underserved region-offering excellent patient volume, clinical autonomy, and the support of a large, integrated health system.
You'll be part of a physician-led organization where your skills and dedication are matched by purpose, resources, and community appreciation.
Key Responsibilities
-Diagnose and treat a wide variety of dermatologic conditions in both adult and pediatric populations
-Perform skin biopsies, excisions, cryotherapy, and other in-office dermatologic procedures
-Manage general dermatology and cosmetic interests based on your clinical passion and community need
-Collaborate with primary care, oncology, pathology, and surgical teams within the ARH network
-Maintain a structured outpatient schedule
Why ARH?
-Competitive compensation: Guaranteed base salary plus RVU incentives
-Robust benefits: Health, dental, vision, 403(b), malpractice with tail coverage, CME allowance + 5 days, paid time off
-Student loan repayment and relocation support available
-Visa sponsorship available for H-1B and J-1 candidates
-Practice support: Experienced nursing staff, referral network, and marketing to help build your patient base quickly
Your Location: Life in Hazard & the Appalachian Region
Located in southeastern Kentucky, Hazard is known for its natural beauty, low cost of living, and strong sense of community. It's an ideal home for physicians seeking meaningful work and a balanced lifestyle.
-Outdoor access: Kayaking, hiking, ATV trails, scenic byways, and mountain lakes
-Affordable living: Low housing costs, minimal traffic, and short commutes
-Cultural richness: Appalachian heritage, local art, music, and festivals year-round
Family life: Excellent public schools, low crime rates, and welcoming neighborhoods
About ARH
Appalachian Regional Healthcare is a not-for-profit health system with 14 hospitals and more than 80 clinics across Eastern Kentucky and Southern West Virginia. We serve over 400,000 residents with a full range of healthcare services, including specialty and subspecialty care.
As the region's largest private employer, ARH is nationally recognized for quality outcomes and community commitment. Here, physicians find not only strong professional support, but a meaningful connection to their patients and colleagues.
Candidate Profile
-Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Dermatology
-Strong interest in general dermatology; cosmetics optional but welcome
-Committed to patient-centered care and service in rural communities
-Team-oriented, collaborative, and adaptable to a diverse clinical setting
Next Steps
To learn more or 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
Simply boundless.
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.
