Family Medicine Physician

Dartmouth-Hitchcock; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth Health Cheshire Medical Center is seeking a BC/BE Family Medicine physician to join our primary care team in Keene, New Hampshire. This 100% outpatient role offers a schedule that supports balance between work and life, with strong nursing support and a patient-centered approach.

You’ll provide acute, preventive, and chronic disease care across all ages, building lasting relationships with patients and families while maintaining manageable on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited family medicine residency.
• BC/BE in family medicine.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a New Hampshire medical license.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute, preventive, and chronic care across all ages in an outpatient setting.
• Build lasting relationships with patients and families to deliver continuous, comprehensive care.
• Manage an 32 patient-facing hours per week with generous visit times and nursing support.

Skills

Team-based care

Nurse support

Outpatient focus

Chronic disease care

Education

ACGME family medicine residency

Job description

Dartmouth Health Cheshire Medical Center is seeking a BC/BE Family Medicine physician to join our primary care teamin beautiful Keene, New Hampshire. If you value team-based care, strong nursing support, and a schedule that lets you thrive both in and out of the office, this opportunity was built with you in mind.

Our family medicine practice is located directly on the Cheshire Medical Center campus, giving physicians seamless access to hospital services and specialty departments right next door. This is a deeply community-rooted practice, and physician and staff well-being isn’t an afterthought here — it’s a strategic priority for the organization.

This is a 100% outpatient role with reasonable, manageable on-call responsibilities, so you can focus on what matters most: your patients and your own sustainability in medicine.

The Opportunity

The ideal candidate is comfortable delivering acute care, preventive care, and chronic disease management across all ages. You’ll have the chance to build lasting relationships with patients and their families, providing the kind of continuous, comprehensive care that brought many of us into family medicine in the first place.

Position Highlights

• Outpatient only — no inpatient responsibilities
• Full-time schedule — 32 patient-facing hours per week
• Generous visit times — 50 minutes for new patients, 25 minutes for follow-ups
• Manageable volume — 18 patients per day
• Phone-only call — supported by a nursing team that triages calls

Requirements

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited family medicine residency
• BC/BE in family medicine
• Ability to obtain/maintain a New Hampshire medical license

Why work at Cheshire Medical Center?

Cheshire Medical Center, a member of the world-class Dartmouth Health system, advances the health and wellness of the communities throughout the Monadnock Region through a combination of outstanding, compassionate care and exceptional service. From primary care and over 160 inpatient beds, to a broad range of specialties, we’re large enough to serve our community while maintaining a personal touch.

• Four-star quality rating from CMS for high-quality, safe, patient-centered care
• Accredited as an ACS Surgical Quality Partner
• Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission
• Our CEO, Joseph Perras, MD, was named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2026 ranking of rural hospital CEOs to know.

About Keene, NH:

Tucked into the scenic Connecticut River Valley, Keeneis a welcoming community with something for everyone. From locally loved restaurants and lively entertainment to engaging museums and exceptional art, there’s always something to explore. Home to Keene State College, the town has a vibrant, energetic feel while still maintaining a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.

Outdoor enthusiasts will find endless opportunities to enjoy nature, with nearby trails, lakes, ponds, and mountains just waiting to be discovered. The area also celebrates a strong sense of community through sustainable agriculture, year-round festivals, unique shops, antique markets, breweries, cafés, and cozy coffee spots.

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.