Pulmonology Opening in Ashland, KY

**Pulmonology Opening in Ashland, KY**
Lexington 123m; Cincinnati, OH 146m

Seeking a board certified or eligible Pulmonologist to join its growing outpatient team. This is an employed position with shared call responsibilities and access to a broad referral base across Kentucky and Ohio. The medical center recently completed a $150 million campus expansion, including a new Emergency Department, Imaging Center, and main entrance, supporting its commitment to advanced care and patient experience.

* Outpatient-focused practice with Pulmonary call only (no critical care)
* $400,000 guaranteed base salary
* Generous signing bonus
* Student loan repayment assistance
* Robust referral network from 40+ primary care clinics and a service area of 750,000+
* Supportive, collaborative hospital culture with strong leadership

**Benefits:**

* Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
* Long-term disability coverage
* 401(k) and 403(b) retirement plan options
* 6 weeks of PTO annually + 1 week CME and $5,000 CME stipend
* Malpractice coverage provided
* J1 visa waiver sponsorship available (strong track record of success)

**Community Overview - Ashland, Kentucky:**
Located along the Ohio River in a scenic region of eastern Kentucky, Ashland is a friendly, safe town of approximately 25,000 people. The area offers:

* A vibrant performing arts center, indoor tennis complex, downtown park, and boutique shopping
* Access to golf, fishing, skiing, boating, hunting, and hiking
* Low cost of living with minimal traffic and affordable housing
* Proximity to Huntington, WV (20 minutes) – home to Marshall University
* Easy drives to larger cities like Lexington, Louisville, Cincinnati, and Columbus
* Year-round access to state parks and national recreation areas, including New River Gorge National Park