Pulmonology Physician

Breathe New Life Into Your Career in the Heart of Appalachia

Step into a role where your expertise in pulmonary medicine directly shapes the health and vitality of a close-knit community. In Middlesboro, Kentucky, surrounded by the stunning Cumberland Mountains, you have the chance to bring advanced lung care to patients who truly need it-where every breath matters and every relationship counts.

Join Appalachian Regional Healthcare and be part of a dedicated team committed to transforming care in rural Appalachia while enjoying a life rich in natural beauty, cultural heritage, and meaningful connections.


Key Responsibilities

-Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient pulmonary care, including diagnosis and management of complex lung diseases and critical care support

-Collaborate closely with primary care providers, intensivists, and specialists across the ARH system to deliver integrated care

-Participate in quality improvement initiatives and community health programs focused on respiratory wellness

-Maintain a balanced clinical schedule with opportunities for procedural work based on your expertise


Why Appalachian Regional Healthcare?

-Competitive salary with productivity-based incentives

-Robust benefits including medical, dental, vision, 403(b), malpractice coverage with tail, CME allowance, paid time off, and student loan repayment options

-Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship (H-1B/J-1) available

-Technology-enabled practice with advanced EHR and access to multidisciplinary teams

-Supportive, collegial environment focused on physician well-being and professional growth


Life in Middlesboro & the Appalachian Region

Nestled in the scenic Appalachian Mountains, Middlesboro offers the perfect balance of small-town warmth and outdoor adventure.

Enjoy hiking, fishing, and exploring rich local culture-all while benefiting from affordable living, low commute times, and strong community connections.

With excellent schools and family-friendly neighborhoods, it's an ideal place to build both your career and your life.


About Appalachian Regional Healthcare

As the largest healthcare provider in Eastern Kentucky and Southern West Virginia, ARH is a nonprofit system dedicated to improving health outcomes through compassionate, patient-centered care. With 14 hospitals and over 80 clinics, we offer comprehensive resources and a collaborative culture where physicians thrive and communities prosper.

Candidate Profile

-Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Pulmonary Medicine or Pulmonary/Critical Care

-Skilled in managing a broad range of pulmonary conditions and critical care cases

-Committed to patient-centered care in a rural healthcare setting

-Collaborative, community-minded, and adaptable to evolving clinical needs


Next Steps

To learn more or apply, please 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.