Academic Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon

Dartmouth-Hitchcock; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trauma call coverage

Advanced facilities

Research collaboration

Academic appointment

Competitive salary

Education and development support

Job summary

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, seeks a Board Eligible/Certified Trauma Surgeon to provide expert care in orthopaedics with a focus on trauma. The role includes joining an established multidisciplinary team and contributing to the academic mission with protected research time.

The position offers an academic appointment with Geisel School of Medicine commensurate with experience and opportunities for outreach across NH and VT, along with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME or RCPSC accredited Orthopaedic residency.
• Fellowship training in trauma.
• Board certification or eligibility in Orthopaedics (to be obtained within 5 years).
• Eligible for NH medical licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert Orthopaedic care with emphasis on full-scope trauma surgery.
• Join a multidisciplinary team with opportunities for mentorship.
• Engage in the academic mission with protected research time.
• Appointment via Geisel School of Medicine at Professor/Associate/Assistant level, commensurate with experience.

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Completion of an ACGME or RCPSC accredited Orthopaedic residency

Fellowship training in trauma

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopaedics (to be obtained within 5 years)

Eligible for NH medical licensure

Job description

Academic Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center – Lebanon, NH

Dartmouth Health’s Department of Orthopaedics is seeking a Board Eligible/Certified Trauma Surgeon to join our practice in the beautiful Upper Valleyregion of New Hampshire and Vermont. Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, the system’s central clinical hub and Academic Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, is located immediately adjacent to the college town of Hanover, NH, which is home to Dartmouth College and Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine.

The preferred candidate will be responsible for providing expert care in Orthopaedics, with a particular emphasis on the full-scope of trauma surgery. You will join an established, multidisciplinary team with ample opportunities for support and mentorship. This position is based primarily at our academic medical center, with opportunities for outreach and collaboration across our health system in New Hampshire and Vermont. You will be an active participant in the academic mission of the department, including opportunities for protected research time for interested candidates. Appointment via the Geisel School of Medicine may be Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience.

What Dartmouth Health has to offer you:

• Trauma call is shared amongst faculty; ~2-3 call days per month
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and advanced medical technologies
• Collaboration with world-class researchers and clinicians
• An academic appointment at Geisel School of Medicine (commensurate with training and experience)
• Competitive, market‑leading salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Support for continuing medical education and professional development

What New England has to offer you:

• Four seasons and an outdoor lifestyle
• Proximity to mountains and hiking trails
• Driving distance to the seacoast
• Access to major cities and airports
• Local lakes for boating and swimming
• No sales or income tax in NH

About Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center:

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) is Dartmouth Health’s tertiary care central hub, which also serves as the system’s Academic Medical Center. DHMC is the state’s only Level 1 trauma center, an NCI‑designated cancer center, and is home to a fleet of helicopter and ground‑based medical transport services.

DHMC’s clinical excellence is exemplified by our expertise across a broad range of specialties and sub‑specialties, and a growing body of clinical research that translates into superlative patient care and positive outcomes. Our highly collaborative culture engages physician‑researchers across the Medical Center, who integrate their research activities with a holistic care model that engages families in every aspect of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. As an organization with deep roots in the Upper Valley community, we work to promote better health and health equity for all through a combination of support services, community partnerships, and population health programs that reflect the unique demographics and spirit of our region.

About Dartmouth Health:

Dartmouth Health is a national leader in healthcare serving patients across northern New England. Dartmouth Health and our nearly 2,000 providers are deeply committed to serving the healthcare needs of our communities and to providing each of our patients with exceptional, personalized care. Dartmouth Health is based at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, the center of the academic health system in Lebanon, New Hampshire, and includes Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, NH; Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH; New London Hospital in New London, NH; Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center in Windsor, VT; Valley Regional Hospital in Claremont, NH; Visiting Nurse and Hospice for Vermont and New Hampshire; and more than 30 primary and specialty care locations throughout New Hampshire and Vermont.

Minimum Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an ACGME or RCPSC accredited Orthopaedic residency
• Fellowship training in trauma
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopaedics (to be obtained within 5 years)
• Eligible for NH medical licensure

Dartmouth Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.