Section Chief - Headache Medicine

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH seeks a visionary Section Chief of Headache Medicine to lead a growing program within a Tier 1 academic medical center.

The role focuses on clinical excellence, education, mentorship, and advancing research while collaborating with the Geisel School of Medicine and Dartmouth Health.

Qualifications

• UCNS certification in Headache Medicine required.
• Eligibility for NH and VT medical licensure.
• Academic leadership, teaching, and research exposure preferred.
• Inclusive leadership and team-based care commitment.
• ABPN/ABIM/AOA board certification in Neurology, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Headache Medicine section and align with Neurology, Dartmouth Health, and Geisel School of Medicine.
• Advance clinical care, education, and research within the program.
• Mentor faculty and foster interprofessional collaboration.
• Develop and expand outpatient services and academic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Program development

Mentorship

Education

UCNS certification in Headache Medicine

Eligibility for medical licensure in New Hampshire and Vermont

Board certification in Neurology, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine (ABPN/ABIM/AOA)

Rank of Associate or Full Professor at the Geisel School of Medicine

Job description

Overview

Section Chief of Headache Medicine

Department of NeurologyDartmouth 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 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.

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.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a physician who is ready to leave a lasting mark through leadership, mentorship, and innovation in Headache Medicine.

Take the Next Step

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, 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 uniquedemographics and spirit of our region.

On our Lebanon campus and in our work throughout the Dartmouth Health system we make 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.