Section Chief - Endocrinology

Section Chief of Endocrinology - Department of Medicine

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Lebanon, NH

The Department of Medicine at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) located in beautiful northern New England is searching for a dynamic physician to become the new Section Chief of Endocrinology. The new Section Chief will lead Endocrinologys clinical and research operations.The Section Chief of Endocrinology will lead a diverse group of physicians and advance practice providers to provide state-of-the-art patient care, to advance novel research, and to train the next generation of clinicians in endocrinology. Our faculty are knowledgeable across the range of endocrine and hormonal disorders, including diabetes, thyroid disorders and cancer, pituitary and adrenal disorders, calcium and bone disease, and gender-affirming care. The section has a robust ACGME-accredited endocrinology fellowship overseen by a program director and an associate director.The Section Chief of Endocrinology should be a skilled endocrinologist with experience overseeing a busy inpatient and outpatient service, as well as be familiar with the tripartite academic mission of clinical care, education, and research. Board certification in endocrinology is required, as is current licensure (or ability to be licensed) in New Hampshire and Vermont. The position will be a mix of clinical, administrative, and research/education activities, which will vary based on the candidates background.The Section Chief of Endocrinology is the physician member of the Section leadership team, which also includes the Practice Manager and the Nurse Manager. Together this team is responsible for the overall direction, operation, and management of the Section of Endocrinology in accordance with its operational, educational and research missions, which are in turn aligned with the Department of Medicine, Dartmouth Health and the Geisel School of Medicine. As a leadership team, they create a work environment of mutual respect and psychological safety, based on commitment to a shared purpose.The Section Chief serves as a physician role model of appropriate, expert, compassionate, and high value clinical care, of effective teaching of learners at all levels, and of respectful and inclusive relationships with interprofessional colleagues within the Section and throughout the Organization. The Section Chief is appointed by, reports to, and serves at the discretion of the Department Chair.This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced physician in the areas of research, clinical care, practice management, teaching, and mentoring faculty members. We are seeking a dynamic and inclusive leader for our engaged providers and support staff as they continue to optimize the quality and efficiency of our team-based services.Dartmouth Health is highly dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive group of faculty, staff, and trainees to meet the vast needs of our community and patient populations. We are especially interested in applicants who are able to work effectively with and care for individuals from all backgrounds, including but not limited to: racial and ethnic minorities, women, individuals who identify with LGBTQ+ communities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and/or individuals from lower income backgrounds. We invite applicants to state in their cover letter how their professional and/or life experiences prepare them to advance Dartmouth Healths commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion.What Dartmouth Health has to offer you:

• An established and growing patient base
• 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
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages
• Dedicated CME time and funds
• Funds available to the section chief to develop his or her section

What our location in the Heart of New England has to offer you:

• Four beautiful and distinct seasons to enjoy
• Local access to mountains, hiking trails, lakes, bike routes, and winter sports venues
• Easy access to Manchester and Boston airports and major airlines
• Superb cultural opportunities locally in art, theater, and music at Dartmouths Hopkins Center and other local venues

Dartmouth Health is New Hampshires largest, and only, academic health system. Dartmouth Health serves a population of 1.9 million patients across northern New England and provides access to more than 1,800 providers. Anchored by the academic Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, the system includes the NCI-designated Dartmouth Cancer Center, the Dartmouth Health Childrens Hospital, 5 member hospitals, 30 ambulatory clinics across the region, a Visiting Nurse Association, and the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care.The Dartmouth Health system stretches over New Hampshire and Vermont and offers the quintessential New England experience. This beautiful area combines history, industry, and business and has been ranked consistently as one of the best places in the US to live and work.Dartmouth Health and Geisel are headquartered in the historical Upper Connecticut River Valley, consisting of the 37 towns straddling the river between Vermont and New Hampshire. The Upper Valley boasts cultural opportunities through venues including the Hopkins Center for the Arts and the Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth College, as well as the Lebanon Opera House and Northern Stage in White River Junction, VT. The region is noted for its abundance of recreational activities. With destinations like Boston, New York, Montreal, the seacoast and ski country available within short driving distances, it is easy to understand why this region has ranked consistently as one of the best places in the US to live and work.Qualified candidates

• Will qualify for the rank of Associate or Full Professor at the Geisel School of Medicine
• Have experience as a leader in an academic medical center
• Will be board-certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism by ABIM or AOBIM
• Will be eligible for licensure in New Hampshire and Vermont.

Candidates are requested to address a cover letter to the Search Chair:

Corey Siegel, MD

Director, Center for Digestive Health

Section Chief, Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Constantine and Joyce Hampers Professor of Medicine

Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth

All application materials should be submitted to:

Heidi KrapePhysician Recruiter, Talent AcquisitionDartmouth Health

Heidi.N.Krape@Hitchcock.org

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, or any other characteristic protected by law.