What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rheumatology Staff Physician (FT) Lebanon position at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health?
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 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.