Section Chief – Headache Medicine

Dartmouth-Hitchcock; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth-Hitchcock seeks a Section Chief of Headache Medicine to lead a dynamic team at its Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. This leadership role encompasses clinical operations, research initiatives, and educational missions, offering a unique opportunity to influence headache care in a premier academic setting.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to mentorship and a track record of excelling in clinical service. Join Dartmouth Health to shape the future of headache medicine.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or growing an outpatient service.
• Strong understanding of academic missions across clinical, teaching, and research.
• Commitment to inclusive leadership and team-based care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical operations, research initiatives, and educational mission of the section.
• Train and mentor the next generation of headache specialists.
• Work collaboratively with Practice and Nurse Managers for direction and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Clinical Excellence

Program Development

Education

Board certification in Neurology, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine

UCNS certification in Headache Medicine

Eligibility for medical licensure in New Hampshire and Vermont

Qualify for the rank of Associate or Full Professor

Job description

Section Chief of Headache Medicine

Department of Neurology

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center | Lebanon, New Hampshire

Lead the Future of Headache Medicine at a Premier Academic Medical Center

The Department of Neurology at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center is entering an exciting new phase of growth and innovation in Headache Medicine. With the recent addition of two new headache physicians, the department is seeking a visionary and collaborative leader to serve as Section Chief of Headache Medicine and help take this expanding program to the next level.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the clinical, academic, and research direction of a growing Headache Medicine program within a Tier 1 academic medical center and an integrated health system deeply committed to excellence, discovery, and education.

A Leadership Role With Real Impact

The Section Chief of Headache Medicine will provide strategic leadership for the section’s clinical operations, research initiatives, and educational mission. This role offers the opportunity to build upon a strong foundation while defining the future of headache care, scholarship, and training at Dartmouth Health.

The Section Chief will lead a multidisciplinary team of physicians and advanced practice providers delivering state-of-the-art, patient-centered care. The section includes a UCNS-accredited Headache Medicine fellowship program, offering the Section Chief a meaningful platform to train and mentor the next generation of headache specialists while advancing innovative clinical and research programs.

A Collaborative, Mission-Driven Leadership Team

The Section Chief serves as the physician leader of the Headache Medicine leadership team, working closely with the Practice Manager and Nurse Manager to guide the overall direction and performance of the section. Together, this team ensures alignment with the Department of Neurology, Dartmouth Health, and the Geisel School of Medicine and fosters a culture grounded in shared purpose, mutual respect, and psychological safety.

This role offers a balance of clinical practice, administrative leadership, and academic engagement, tailored to the experience and interests of the successful candidate.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking an accomplished physician leader with a passion for clinical excellence, education, mentorship, and program development. The ideal candidate will bring experience leading or helping to grow a busy outpatient service and a strong understanding of the academic mission across clinical care, teaching, and research.

Qualifications include:

• UCNS certification in Headache Medicine
• Eligibility for medical licensure in New Hampshire and Vermont
• Demonstrated experience or interest in academic leadership, program development, and faculty mentorship
• A commitment to inclusive leadership and team-based care
• Qualify for the rank of Associate or Full Professor at the Geisel School of Medicine
• Be board-certified in either Neurology, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine by the ABPN, ABIM, or AOA

A Culture That Values Leadership, Teaching, and Compassion

The Section Chief is expected to serve as a role model for expert, compassionate, and high-value clinical care, as well as for excellence in teaching learners at all levels. Equally important is a commitment to respectful, inclusive collaboration with interprofessional colleagues across the organization.

Take the Next Step

If you are a dynamic physician leader ready to shape the future of Headache Medicine within a nationally respected academic medical center, we invite you to explore this opportunity at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.

Apply now to learn more about this leadership role and discover how you can make your mark at Dartmouth Health.

Candidates are requested to address a cover letter to the Department Chair

Barbara Jobst, MD

Chair, Department of Neurology

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health

Louis and Ruth Frank Professor of Neuroscience

Geisel School of Medicine

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.