Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon

Nysurgeon; Lebanon, Northern (NH, KY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center – Lebanon, NH, seeks a BE/BC Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon to join our academic medical center. The position focuses on hand and wrist surgery, with a chance to participate in outreach across New Hampshire and Vermont and to engage in protected research time within the Geisel School of Medicine.

The appointment can be Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor based on experience, with a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Hand surgery expertise and orthopaedic care in the hand and wrist.
• Eligibility: BC/BE in Orthopaedic Surgery with hand subspecialization or fellowship training.
• Must obtain and maintain medical license in New Hampshire.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert orthopaedic care with emphasis on hand and wrist surgery.
• Join an established multidisciplinary team with opportunities for support, mentorship, and collaboration; participate in academic mission and research time.

Skills

Hand surgery expertise

Orthopaedic care

Education

Hand Surgery or Upper Extremity Fellowship-Trained BC/BE Orthopaedic Surgeon

Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand (CAQ Hand)

Job description

Academic Hand Surgeon

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center – Lebanon, NH

Dartmouth Health’s Department of Orthopaedics is seeking a BE/BC Orthopaedic Hand 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, is located immediately adjacent to the bustling college town of Hanover, NH. Hanover is home to the world-renowned 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 hand and wrist 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:

• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and advanced medical technologies
• Collaboration with world-class researchers and clinicians
• 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

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; and Visiting Nurse and Hospice for Vermont and New Hampshire and more than 30 primary and specialty care throughout New Hampshire and Vermont.

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.

To learn more about us, benefits, and the area, visit us at DHProviders.org.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Hand Surgery or Upper Extremity Fellowship-Trained BC/BE Orthopaedic Surgeon
• Successful completion or eligibility to complete the Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand (formerly CAQ Hand)
• Must obtain and maintain a medical license in the state of New Hampshire

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.

Daniel Austin, MD

Chair, Search Committee

Department of Orthopaedics, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center