Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

Dartmouth; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Dartmouth College seeks a medical clinician to provide primary medical care and health promotion to the student community in consultation with staff physicians. The role is onsite in Hanover, NH, 20 hours per week, with a focus on adolescent health and preventive care.

The successful candidate will have a Master's degree (PA/NP), board eligibility, and licensing prerequisites including DEA/NH registrations, with prior PA/NP clinical experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree plus 1–2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Graduate from an approved American Medical Association program in medical-clinical science for physician assistants or the equivalent.
• Must be eligible for registration by the New Hampshire Board of Medicine as a PA.
• Must be eligible for registration with DEA and NH State Board of Pharmacy.
• Graduate of an American Nursing Association approved program for nurse practitioners.
• Must be eligible for licensure as an advanced registered nurse practitioner by the NH State Board of Nursing.
• Must be eligible for registration with DEA and NH State Board of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical care for patients, including medical histories, physical exams, labs, diagnoses and treatments under physician supervision.
• Prescribes medications and refers to specialists as appropriate.
• Applies knowledge of adolescent and young adult growth and development in student health care.
• Communicates respectfully with a diverse student community and fosters inclusiveness.

Skills

PA/NP clinical qualifications

Board exam clearance

DEA & NH registration eligibility

Independent clinical decision making

Adolescent/young adult health

Physical assessment & triage

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree (PA/NP or related field)

AMA-approved PA program graduate

American Nursing Association-approved NP program graduate

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Position Information

Posting date 11/05/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number 1010493

Hiring Range Minimum Salary commensurate with experience

Hiring Range Maximum Salary commensurate with experience

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status Exempt

Employment Category Regular Part Time

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week 20

Location of Position Hanover, NH 5-7 Rope Ferry Road

Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only

Is this a term position? No

Is this a grant funded position? No

Position Purpose

To serve as a medical clinician and to provide primary medical care, direct clinical care, and health promotion to the student community in consultation with staff physicians.

Required Qualifications - Education and Years of Experience

Masters plus 1-2 year(s) of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Graduate from an approved American Medical Association program in medical-clinical science for physician assistants or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have passed the national board exam for physician assistants.
• Must be eligible for registration by the New Hampshire Board of Medicine as a PA.
• Must be eligible for registration with DEA and NH State Board of Pharmacy.
• Graduate of an American Nursing Association approved program for nurse practitioners.
• Must be eligible for Iicensure as an advanced registered nurse practitioner by the New Hampshire State Board of Nursing.
• Must be eligible for registration with DEA and NH State Board of Pharmacy.

PA/NP Experience

• Two years of nurse practitioner or physician assistant experience.
• Experience in physical assessment and triage.
• Knowledge of adolescent and young adult growth and development.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sound judgment and problem solving skills and ability to make independent decisions.
• Ability to make medical and health assessments and apply PA/NP practices and processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in primary care, college health, and/or community health desirable.
• Suturing and phlebotomy skills desirable.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Maureen Tansey

Phone Number 646-9426

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Maureen Tansey, Office Manager, Primary Care Outpatient Clinic

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Provides direct clinical care for patients, such as obtaining medical and health histories, performing physical exams, ordering and interpreting labs and x-rays, determining diagnoses and treatments, prescribing medications and referring to specialists, as well as other clinical functions, under the direction of attending staff physicians.
• Applies knowledge of adolescent and young adult growth and development in the treatment of students.
• Communicates respectfully with and is sensitive to the varying needs of a diverse student community and fosters inclusiveness and diversity.

Percentage Of Time 80%

• Performs On-Call duties approx. 3-4 nights/month, with back-up by the attending MD.
• Provides individual education, consultation, and community education and outreach in the areas of preventative medicine, health promotion, and health education.
• Assists in teaching medical students and residents during their clinical rotations through the Health Service.
• Gives input to and follows current medical and administrative policies, procedures and philosophies.

Percentage Of Time 20%

• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Documents Needed to Apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Dartmouth College Office of Human Resources | 7 Lebanon Street Suite 203 | Hanover, NH 03755 | Ph 603.646.3411 | [e-mail]