Section Chief - Headache Medicine

American Academy of Neurology; Lebanon, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center's Department of Neurology 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 blends clinical leadership, administrative oversight, education, and research, with responsibility for the UCNS-accredited Headache Medicine fellowship and mentorship of trainees.

Collaborating with the Geisel School of Medicine and Dartmouth Health, the Chief will advance patient‑centered

Responsibilities

• Lead the Section Chief of Headache Medicine with strategic direction for clinical operations, research initiatives, and educational mission.

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.

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.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, the academic medical center for the Dartmouth Health system, is home to a breadth of clinical specialties, clinics, programs, facilities, and leading edge research initiatives. As a source of hope and healing for our region, we are committed to delivering world-class care to everyone who enters our doors through a personalized approach that ensures every patient, family, and staff member is heard and respected.

DHMC's clinical excellence is exemplified by our expertise across a broad range of specialties and sub-specialties, and a growing body of clinical research that translates into superlative patient care and positive outcomes. Our highly collaborative culture engages physician-researchers across the Medical Center, who integrate their research activities with a 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 unique demographics 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 among our colleagues, advance healthcare delivery through groundbreaking research, and help those we serve to lead brighter and healthier lives.

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.