Compensation: 700.000 - 900.000
Build the Gastroenterology Practice You Want in Kentucky
If you're looking for a high-income GI opportunity where you can make an immediate impact without sacrificing your work-life balance, this position offers the best of both worlds.
Join a hospital-supported Gastroenterology program with an established referral network, experienced APP support, and the opportunity to help shape the future of GI services in the region. Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced physician, you'll walk into strong patient demand from day one.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- $700,000 guaranteed base salary
- Up to $200,000 in recruitment incentives tailored to your needs
- Monday-Friday schedule with no weekend clinic
- Established referral base with immediate procedural volume
- Opportunity to help grow a service line into a three-physician GI team
- Visa sponsorship available through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
Your Practice
You’ll be the cornerstone of a growing Gastroenterology program backed by the hospital and supported by an experienced team.
Your support includes:
- 2 Advanced Practice Providers (1 APRN and 1 PA-C)
- 2 dedicated Medical Assistants
- Strong administrative and clinical support to maximize efficiency
Your practice will include:
- Colonoscopy
- Upper endoscopy (EGD)
- General outpatient Gastroenterology
- Dedicated endoscopy time built into your weekly schedule
Schedule Designed for Balance
Enjoy a predictable weekday schedule that allows you to focus on patient care while maintaining time outside of work.
- Monday-Friday
- Outpatient-focused practice
- Dedicated procedure days
- Clinic averages 18-22 patients per day
Compensation & Benefits
- $700,000 guaranteed salary
- Productivity bonus opportunities
- Up to $200,000 in recruitment incentives
- Student loan assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Self-managed paid time off
- $6,000 annual CME allowance
- Retirement plan
- Malpractice coverage
Who We're Looking For
- MD or DO
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology
- Fellows encouraged to apply
- Comfortable performing colonoscopy and EGD
- Interest in helping grow a regional GI program is welcomed
Live Where You Can Slow Down Without Slowing Your Career
Practice in southeastern Kentucky, where patients genuinely value access to specialty care and physicians become trusted members of the community.
Outside the hospital you'll enjoy:
- Affordable housing
- Low cost of living
- Outdoor recreation, hiking, lakes, and mountain scenery
- Family-friendly neighborhoods and schools
- Convenient regional airport access
For more information about Gastroenterology services:Gastroenterology - Baptist Health
Please contact:
Sarah Bowling
Manager, Physician Recruitment and Alignment
Baptist Health Corbin
BaptistHealthKentucky.com
Incentive Overview
- Competitive compensation and benefits package - Up to $200,000 in recruiting incentives including starting bonus, student loan repayment, residency/fellowship stipend, relocation/moving allowance, CME allowance and malpractice insurance/tail coverage provided
- Two-year income guarantee with opportunity for additional productivity and quality bonuses
- Generous time offto encourage good work life balance
- Complimentary Professional Student Loan Debt Repayment Advising
- PSLF Eligible Employer
- Physician Mentorship Pathway for growth and development
- EPIC (Gold Star 9 level)- electronic health record system integrated throughout all hospital and practice locations
- Advanced Technology capabilities including DAX
- Immigration support by experienced Immigration attorney, if needed
About Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health ranks in 150 top places to work in healthcare, according to Becker's Hospital Review
- Multispecialty physician-led medical group
- 8 hospitals with over 1,800 providers, including 860 physicians and more than 950 advanced practice clinicians representing primary care and 78 specialties
- Comprehensive administrative and operations support teams
- Physician leadership councils
- Top 10% in the country for quality clinical outcomes.
About Baptist Health Corbin Hospital
About Baptist Health Corbin & BHMG Corbin
Baptist Health Corbin is a 273-bed acute and skilled-care hospital serving more than 200,000 residents across southeastern Kentucky and parts of Tennessee. The hospital offers a wide range of specialties including interventional and general cardiology, gastroenterology, oncology, women's health, orthopedics, primary care, and many others. Physicians here benefit from advanced technology like a brand-new 264-slice cardiac CTA and two fully equipped cath labs, along with strong referral networks and supportive, experienced teams.
Our behavioral health program includes 59 inpatient beds serving adults, geriatric patients, and adolescents. We also lease space on our campus to a 32-bed ContinueCARE long-term acute care hospital (LTAC), which provides extended recovery care for medically complex patients.
Baptist Health Corbin is currently undergoing a $100 million expansion that includes an 80,000-square-foot patient care wing, with completion expected in early 2027. This project will add new private inpatient rooms, expand our emergency department, and significantly increase ICU capacity. It's a major investment in the future of healthcare in our region, made possible in part by more than $15 million in local philanthropic support.
Emergency preparedness and regional access are major strengths of our facility. We operate an on-site helipad and maintain a close partnership with Air Evac Lifeteam, one of the leading air medical transport providers in the country. In addition, Baptist Health Corbin owns and operates two of its own ambulances to ensure timely and reliable patient transfers across the region.
We're proud of the culture we've built here. Baptist Health Corbin hasn't had a traveling nurse in over two years, and the average tenure among staff is 14 years. It's a stable, mission-driven environment where physicians are given the autonomy to shape their practice, the tools to provide exceptional care, and the work-life balance that makes a long-term career not just possible, but fulfilling.
$100 Million Expansion Underway: New ER and ICU Patient Care Wing, 80,000 sq ft - Early 2027 Completion
About Corbin, Kentucky
About Corbin & Our Area
Located in southeastern Kentucky at the edge of the Appalachian Mountains, Corbin offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, tight-knit community, and professional opportunity. Whether you're building your career, raising a family, or just looking for a slower pace of life, Corbin is a place where you can truly settle in and thrive.
Affordable, Comfortable Living
With a cost of living well below the national average, Corbin offers more home for your money, less traffic, and a lifestyle that values connection, comfort, and ease.
Incredible Outdoor Access
Nature lovers will feel right at home here.
- Laurel Lake is just minutes away and perfect for boating, kayaking, and swimming
- Lake Cumberland and Norris Lake are close enough for weekend getaways or houseboating trips
- Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is home to the only "Moonbow" in the Western Hemisphere
- Daniel Boone National Forest, Pine Mountain, and Levi Jackson State Park offer miles of trails, waterfalls, and campgrounds
Convenient Location for Travel and Access
Corbin is located right off I-75, just about an hour from both Lexington, KY and Knoxville, TN. It's also within reach of three airports: Lexington Blue Grass, Knoxville McGhee Tyson, and Louisville International. You get all the perks of small-town life with easy access to bigger cities when you need them.
Top-Ranked Schools and Family-Friendly Community
The Corbin Independent School District is ranked #2 in the state. It's a safe, welcoming place with a strong sense of pride and plenty of family-friendly events, parks, and local activities.
Support for Visa Needs
We've successfully supported many J-1 and H-1B physicians through theAppalachian Regional Commission, and understand what it takes to make your move smooth and sustainable, both professionally and personally.
A Regional Hub with Room to Grow
Corbin serves a regional population of over 200,000 people. We're seeing real growth in healthcare, education, and commerce, but without losing our sense of community. It's a place where physicians are appreciated and have the space to make a lasting impact.
Local Life with a Little Charm
Downtown Corbin is filled with local shops, great restaurants, coffee spots, and - yes - the original Kentucky Fried Chicken. From art walks and festivals to farmers markets and outdoor concerts, there's always something happening and people eager to welcome you in.
HPSA Score: 23
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