Rheumatology Staff Physician (FT) Lebanon

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, seeks a board-certified/board-eligible Academic Rheumatologist to join our expanding rheumatology division. The role offers patient care, medical education, and participation in cutting-edge research within an academic setting.

Our Rheumatology Section hosts fellowship training and collaborates across Dartmouth Health, with a strong emphasis on scholarly activity and comprehensive patient care.

Qualifications

• Board-certified/board-eligible in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology per ABMS or AOA.
• Ability to obtain NH & VT medical licenses and a DEA license.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care within a growing rheumatology division.
• Contribute to medical education and scholarly activities.
• Participate in research and academic collaboration.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Patient-centered care

Lifelong learning

Education

ABMS/AOA board cert in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology

Job description

Overview

Dartmouth Health is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Academic Rheumatologist to join our growing division of rheumatology. This position offers a unique opportunity to provide exceptional patient care, engage in medical education, and participate in cutting‑edge research in a collaborative academic medical environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding our rheumatology services, training future physicians, and advancing the field through scholarly activities.

The Rheumatology Section has a long history of clinical and research excellence, as well as fellowship training at both Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic and the White River Junction VA Hospital in Vermont.

Overview:

• Monday-Friday, 8-5 with 8 hours of protected admin time
• Fellows take initial call; attendings are secondary
• Established patient base
• Collegial group
• Mostly outpatient with occasional inpatient consult
• Medical infusion suite with 14 chairs
• Academic appointment at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College

Why we live here:

• Four seasons and an outdoor lifestyle
• An abundance of local lakes for boating and swimming
• Access to major cities and airports
• Proximity to mountains and hiking trails
• Short and beautiful commutes

Requirements:

• BC/BE in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology by the ABMS or AOA
• Ability to obtain/maintain NH & VT medical licenses and DEA license
• Focus on patient‑centered care
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Dedication to lifelong learning and professional development

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, the academic medical center for the Dartmouth Healthsystem, is home to a breadth of clinical specialties, clinics, programs, facilities, andleading edge research initiatives. As a source of hope and healing for our region, we arecommitted to delivering world‑class care to everyone who enters our doors through apersonalized approach that ensures every patient, family, and staff member is heard andrespected.

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

On our Lebanon campus—and in our work throughout the Dartmouth Health system—wemake a solemn promise to advocate for our patients, promote effective collaboration amongour colleagues, advance healthcare delivery through groundbreaking research, and helpthose we serve to lead brighter and healthier lives.