Chief of and medical - New Hampshire, United States - Dartmouth Health

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Section of Rheumatology - Department of MedicineDartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center - Lebanon, NH The Department of Medicine at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) is searching for a dynamic, experienced, future-oriented academic Rheumatologist to become the new Chief of the Section of Rheumatology.

The new Section Chief will lead Rheumatologys clinical and research operations.

The Section of Rheumatology provides a variety of outstanding inpatient and outpatient services at Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, NH, with outpatient visits numbering more than 12,000 per year.

As the only academic medical center in New Hampshire, we care for an incredibly diverse group of patients.

Teaching and research are core parts of our mission and we are committed to teaching fellows, house staff and medical students.

We have a robust clinical trials program in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis conducting 15 Phase II, III and IV trials in the last 5 years.

Basic scientific research in innate and adaptive immunity is extramurally funded by the NIH, Department of Defense and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

This section has a total of 10 physicians, 3 advanced practice professionals (nurse practitioners and physician assistants), and a dedicated team of nurses, medical assistants and administrative personnel.

The chief collaborates with a Practice Manager and Nurse Manager to lead and manage clinical operations.

.This is an exciting opportunity for a mid-level to senior Rheumatologist with past leadership experience in the areas of research, clinical care, practice management, teaching, and mentoring faculty members.

It is expected that the strong applicant would be able to provide dynamic leadership for our engaged providers and support staff as they continue to optimize the quality and efficiency of their team-based outpatient services, and would be eligible for academic appointment at the level of Associate or full Professor of Medicine at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth.

What the Dartmouth Health Clinic has to offer you:
A collegial work environment with all medical and other specialists and subspecialists Strong ties to our medical school (3 miles away) and our affiliated VA Medical Center (6 miles away)
A national reputation for quality at our Hospital, Medical School, and affiliated Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice
Local access to mountains, hiking trails, lakes, bike routes, and winter sports venues
Superb cultural opportunities locally in art, theater, and music at Dartmouths Hopkins Center and other local venues

A national leader in patient-centered care and quality improvement, we work with our partners to help create a more sustainable health system for our region.

Founded in 1893, our system now includes New Hampshires only Level 1 trauma center, its own air ambulance service, and the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, one of only 41 NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the nation.

We also have the only Childrens Hospital Association-approved comprehensive, full-service childrens hospital in the state.

As an Academic Health Center, D-H provides access to nearly 12,500 primary care doctors and specialists in our region in almost every area of medicine, as well as world-class research in many areas in the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
One Medical Center Drive Lebanon, NH 03756
Board Certified/Board Eligible in Rheumatology
Must obtain and maintain a medical license and DEA registration in the State of NH

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.