Section Chief - Headache Medicine

MyStethi, LLC; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Academic environment

Job summary

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH seeks a Section Chief of Headache Medicine to lead a growing academic program within the Department of Neurology. This role combines clinical leadership, research direction, and fellowship education in UCNS-accredited Headache Medicine.

You will guide clinical operations, mentor faculty and trainees, and collaborate with the Geisel School of Medicine and Dartmouth Health to advance patient care, education, and scholarly work across an integrated

Qualifications

• UCNS certification in Headache Medicine is required.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in New Hampshire and Vermont.
• Experience in academic leadership and mentorship in a neurology or headache program.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for clinical operations, research initiatives, and education in Headache Medicine.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team delivering patient-centered care and supervise trainees.
• Foster collaboration with Geisel School of Medicine and Dartmouth Health for scholarship and training.

Skills

Headache Medicine

Academic leadership

Mentorship

Education

UCNS Headache Medicine

NH/VT medical license eligibility

Job description

Overview

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

• 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

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.

Qualifications

• Area of Interest: Physician
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
• Shift: Day
• Job ID: 10931

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans.

Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and affirm…

Dartmouth Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.