Your compensation package reflects ARH's commitment to attracting and retaining exceptional physicians while recognizing the unique value you bring to underserved communities. With annual compensation of $700,000+, you'll enjoy financial security that compares favorably to national MGMA benchmarks while benefiting from the significantly lower cost of living in Eastern Kentucky. This employed physician model provides the stability and predictability that allows you to focus on patient care rather than the business pressures and productivity demands common in many practice settings.
The compensation structure emphasizes guaranteed base salary rather than aggressive RVU targets, acknowledging that building sustainable practices in rural markets requires patience and community investment rather than pure volume-driven metrics. While RVU benchmarks exist as professional development tools, the focus remains on delivering high-quality patient care and establishing lasting relationships with patients and referring providers. This approach recognizes that the most valuable physicians in these communities are those who become integral parts of the healthcare fabric rather than simply high-volume producers.
Your benefits package extends well beyond base compensation to include comprehensive health insurance, malpractice coverage, and retirement planning resources that support both your immediate needs and long-term financial security. Professional development is supported through CME allowances, licensing fees, and professional dues, ensuring you can maintain board certification and stay current with rapidly evolving cancer treatment protocols.
The package also includes relocation assistance to help ease your transition to Eastern Kentucky, recognizing that geographic moves involve both financial and logistical challenges. This support demonstrates ARH's commitment to your success and integration into the community from day one.
Working with ARH provides access to resources typically found only in larger health systems, including in-house immigration law support for international physicians, comprehensive HR and administrative support, and the backing of a stable, growing health system with a strong community mission. The employed model eliminates the administrative burdens of practice ownership while providing the clinical autonomy that makes medicine rewarding.
This compensation philosophy reflects ARH's understanding that the most successful physician recruitment in rural markets comes from creating environments for meaningful careers rather than simply filling temporary staffing needs. Your financial package supports not just immediate compensation but long-term career satisfaction and community integration that benefits both you and the patients you'll serve.