Orthopedic Surgeon — Lebanon, NH

Ortho Conditioning; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH is seeking a Board Eligible/Certified arthroscopy and hip preservation surgeon to join our Orthopaedics team. The role centers on building a hip preservation practice at an academic medical center with opportunities for outreach across NH and VT.

The ideal candidate will perform arthroscopic and open hip procedures, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and participate in research and teaching activities within the Geisel School of Medicine.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of accredited Orthopaedic residency.
• Fellowship training in hip preservation, comprehensive hip, or the equivalent required.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopaedics (to be obtained within 5 years).
• Eligible for NH medical licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert care in Orthopaedics with emphasis on hip preservation.
• Develop a hip preservation practice with arthroscopic and open techniques.
• Join an established multidisciplinary team with mentorship and collaboration.
• Participate in academic mission with protected research time if interested.

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Accredited Orthopaedic residency

Fellowship training in hip preservation

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopaedics (within 5 years)

NH medical licensure eligibility

Job description

Dartmouth Health Lebanon, NH Full Time 3 days ago · Sep 11, 2026

Hip Preservation Surgeon

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center - Lebanon, NH

Dartmouth Health’s Department of Orthopaedics

is seeking a Board Eligible/Certified arthroscopy and hip preservation surgeon to join our practice in the beautiful Upper Valley region 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 building a hip preservation practice. This should include training and proficiency in both arthroscopic and open techniques in hip preservation techniques. 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

To learn more, please visit: www.dhproviders.org

Please address cover letters to:

Dr. James Ames

Search Chair, Department of Orthopaedics

CVs and cover letters sent to:

Jessie Kaczorowski, Provider Recruiter, [e-mail]

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 accredited Orthopaedic residency
• Fellowship training in hip preservation, comprehensive hip, or the equivalent required
• 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.

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