Orthopedics Physician

Orthopedic Physician

Appalachian Regional Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Orthopedic Physician to join our team in Harlan, Kentucky. This role offers the chance to provide comprehensive orthopedic care in a supportive, integrated health system serving the Appalachian region.

Job Description

• Diagnose and treat orthopedic injuries and chronic conditions
• Perform surgical and non-surgical orthopedic procedures
• Coordinate care with physical therapy, primary care, and specialty services within ARH
• Participate in community health initiatives focused on musculoskeletal wellness
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and meet regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Skilled in surgical and nonsurgical orthopedic care
• Committed to patient-focused care and community health
• Team-oriented and adaptable to rural healthcare settings

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, malpractice coverage, 403(b), CME stipend, and paid time off
• Student loan repayment and relocation assistance available
• Visa sponsorship for H-1B and J-1 candidates
• 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

Community Overview

Harlan offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere rich in Appalachian culture, with abundant outdoor activities and a low cost of living.

• Access to hiking, fishing, and other outdoor recreation in the Appalachian Mountains
• Affordable housing and family-friendly community
• Local arts, festivals, and traditions rooted in Appalachian heritage

About ARH

Serving over 400,000 residents across Eastern Kentucky and Southern West Virginia, Appalachian Regional Healthcare is a nonprofit health system committed to high-quality, community-centered care and physician collaboration.

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.

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.