ARA Health Specialists

Employment

Private practice model — wRVU + partner distribution. 2-year partnership track; other employment arrangements available. "Exceedingly low turnover." Multi-specialty: 55 radiologists + 5 vascular surgeons + 8 APPs. ARA + Hendersonville Radiology merger 2025/2026 — HRC now ARA. Overnight work via external teleradiology service (not in-house nighthawk). IR available: YES (vascular surgery + IR within multi-specialty group). Work setting: ONSITE primary (Asheville/Hendersonville western NC markets).

Hospital Partners

History

Based in Asheville, NC. Multi-specialty private practice: 55 radiologists, 5 vascular surgeons, 8 radiology APPs. Physician-owned, dedicated to independence. Asheville consistently ranked among best places to live in the U.S. Internal leadership development program. Member of Strategic Radiology. UPDATE (2025): • Confirmed as SR member in 2025–2026 SR roster publications. • IndependentRadiology.com job listing (Sep 2025): 55 radiologists + 5 vascular surgeons + 8 APPs — full breakdown confirmed. • Note: Multi-specialty (radiology + vascular surgery) is unusual for a private practice — indicates strong IR/vascular program. • "Actively encourage" physician ownership per job listings. UPDATE 2026: ARA Health Specialists and Hendersonville Radiology (HRC) merged. HRC is now ARA Health Specialists, expanding western NC footprint. Mission Hospital (HCA) in Asheville remains primary hospital partner. Now also covers AdventHealth Hendersonville and Pardee UNC Health Care. 2-year partnership track per IndependentRadiology.com Sep 2025.

Technical Component

Primarily PC/PSA. May own some outpatient imaging center interests in Asheville market. Specific TC footprint not publicly detailed.