Surgery - General Physician

Your Opportunity

Appalachian Regional Healthcare is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible General Surgeon to join our growing surgical team in Prestonsburg, KY. This role offers the chance to provide comprehensive surgical care within a collaborative, well-resourced health system dedicated to improving patient outcomes across Eastern Kentucky and Southern West Virginia.

You will be part of a physician-led network where your surgical skills and community commitment are supported by advanced technology, experienced staff, and a culture of collegiality.


Key Responsibilities

-Perform a broad range of general surgery procedures including elective, urgent, and trauma cases

-Provide inpatient surgical care and manage pre- and post-operative patient care

-Collaborate closely with primary care, anesthesia, specialty physicians, and allied health professionals

-Participate in multidisciplinary care teams and quality improvement programs

-Support surgical education and community outreach initiatives

Why ARH?

-Competitive compensation with productivity-based incentives, sign-on bonus, and relocation assistance

-Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, malpractice with tail coverage, 403(b), generous PTO, CME allowance plus paid CME days

-Loan repayment options and visa sponsorship (H-1B/J-1) available

-State-of-the-art surgical facilities, robust EHR, and supportive clinical teams

Your Location: Life in Prestonsburg & Eastern Kentucky

Prestonsburg offers a welcoming community nestled in the scenic Appalachian Mountains, balancing rich culture with affordable living.

-Access to outdoor recreation: hiking, fishing, boating, and mountain trails

-Low cost of living and affordable housing support an excellent quality of life

-Strong local heritage with festivals, music, and arts year-round

-Family-friendly schools and close-knit neighborhoods


About ARH

Appalachian Regional Healthcare is a not-for-profit health system with 14 hospitals and over 80 clinics serving more than 400,000 residents in Eastern Kentucky and Southern West Virginia. ARH is recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and a deep commitment to rural health.


Candidate Profile

-Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in General Surgery

-Experienced in elective, emergency, and trauma surgery

-Dedicated to patient-centered care in a rural/regional health setting

-Collaborative, community-focused, and adaptable


Next Steps

To learn more or apply, contact Vada Miller at or visit .

• 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.

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.

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.