Section Chief of Rheumatology

Section Chief of Rheumatology

Lebanon, New HampshirePosted 24d agoattending physician
~$335,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage

Reported by 16 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

RheumatologyFull-time

Overview

Location
Lebanon, New Hampshire
SalaryDr Signal range
$315k – $370k

16 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Academic medical center · Tertiary referral center

Role summary

The Section Chief of Rheumatology at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center leads the academic rheumatology section with responsibilities spanning clinical care, education, research, and administration at a tertiary referral center. The role includes managing a complex referral base and contributing to faculty development and education.

What the posting highlights

  • Care setting: Both inpatient and outpatient service experience required
  • Patient population: Complex systemic rheumatologic diseases including inflammatory arthritis, systemic autoimmune disease, vasculitis, connective tissue disorders
  • Research or clinical-trial participation is noted
  • Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$315k–$370k · $335k median
$308kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$377k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$315k – $370k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
16 recent physician reports · region cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Physician-reported total comp$315k–$370k · $335k median
$308kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$377k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 16 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

Dartmouth Health

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EHR
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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Academic medical center
Facility type
Tertiary referral center
Patient population
Complex systemic rheumatologic diseases including inflammatory arthritis, systemic autoimmune disease, vasculitis, connective tissue disorders
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
New Hampshire
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Academic medical center

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Questions to ask the employer

  • What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Inpatient / outpatient
Both inpatient and outpatient service experience required
Admin burden
Responsible for clinical, academic, and administrative operations of the Rheumatology section
Teaching
Yes
Research
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
2 wk ago
Last verified
today
Extraction confidence
80%

Full description

Rheumatology Section Chief Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center | Lebanon, New Hampshire Dartmouth Health Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, the academic flagship of Dartmouth Health and northern New England's only academic medical center, is seeking a board-certified Rheumatologist to serve as Section Chief of Rheumatology. This is a rare opportunity to lead an academic section at a tertiary referral center with a strong tradition of clinical excellence, research, and medical education. The ideal candidate is a skilled rheumatologist with experience in both inpatient and outpatient service and is familiar with the tripartite academic mission of clinical care, education, and research. As Section Chief, you will provide strategic and clinical leadership for a full-spectrum academic rheumatology practice, working alongside subspecialists across Dartmouth Health and in close partnership with the Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine. Direct the clinical, academic, and administrative operations of the Rheumatology section Manage a complex referral base spanning inflammatory arthritis, systemic autoimmune disease, vasculitis, and connective tissue disorders Recruit, mentor, and develop faculty as the section grows Contribute to resident and fellow education through Dartmouth Hitchcock's teaching programs Pursue clinical research and scholarly activity, with access to Dartmouth Health's academic infrastructure Collaborate across a robust multispecialty network, including orthopedics, nephrology, dermatology, and pulmonology, to manage complex systemic disease Why Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center A faculty appointment at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College, with opportunities for teaching, mentorship, and research Manage complex, high-acuity cases as the regional referral center for northern New England Access to a full academic medical center infrastructure — research support, subspecialist colleagues, and advanced diagnostics A genuine opportunity to shape the section's direction, faculty composition, and clinical program The Upper Valley offers a highly livable academic community with easy access to outdoor recreation and a lower cost of living than major metro areas New Hampshire has no state income tax and no sales tax Lebanon, NH sits within reach of Boston while offering an academic-community lifestyle Qualifications MD or DO, board certified or board eligible in Rheumatology Eligible for medical licensure in New Hampshire and Vermont Prior academic appointment, leadership experience, or strong interest in program-building preferred Interest in teaching, mentorship, and/or clinical research Additional details can be found here: Section Chief of Rheumatology. Candidates are requested to address a cover letter to Nathan E. Goldstein , MD Chair, Department of Medicine Herman O. West Professor of Geriatrics All application material should be submitted to Carrie Moore, DBA, CPRP Executive Recruiter Dartmouth Health Carrie.E.Moore@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, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.