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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health
Lebanon, New Hampshire

Arthroplasty (Total Joints) Surgeon

SurgeryFull-Time

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Job Description

Responsibilities

Dartmouth Health’s Department of Orthopaedics at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH is seeking to hire a Board Eligible/Certified joint arthroplasty (hips/knees) surgeon.

You will perform primary and revision joint surgeries as an integral part of a busy, team-based, outcomes-focused arthroplasty service at both the academic medical center and affiliated hospitals, utilizing standardized care pathways.

You will bring experience in primary and revision joint arthroplasty and have completed fellowship training in adult reconstruction. Affiliated hospitals include our system members within the Upper Valley of New Hampshire and Vermont.

You will grow a high-volume arthroplasty practice with an emphasis on revision surgery and acute arthroplasty cases while actively teaching residents and a fellow. You are encouraged to leverage an advanced degree in healthcare policy or outcomes research, if applicable.

It is expected that your clinical practice would have a focus on clinical research aimed at advancing the clinical mission of the department and Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth.

With this, you will also hold a faculty appointment at the Geisel School of Medicine and will fully participate in the research, education, and clinical programs of the Joint Arthroplasty Division and the Department.

What Dartmouth Health Has to Offer You

  • Access to state-of-the-art facilities and advanced medical technologies
  • Collaboration with world-class researchers and clinicians
  • Competitive, market-leading salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Support for continuing medical education and professional development

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.

To Learn More, Please Visit

dhproviders.org

Please Address Cover Letters To

  • Timothy Lin, MD
  • Search Chair, Department of Orthopaedics

To Apply, Please Email

  • Jessica M. Kaczorowski, Provider Recruiter
  • Jessica.M.Kaczorowski@Hitchcock.ORG

Our Region

Nestled within the stunning New England landscape, the Department of Orthopaedics is based at Dartmouth Health’s main hospital in Lebanon, New Hampshire. This region offers an exceptional blend of outdoor charm, cultural depth, and modern convenience.

This picturesque area provides easy access to the Atlantic seacoast and a wealth of outdoor activities, all while being immediately adjacent to the cultural richness of Dartmouth College.

Major cities like Boston, Montreal, and New York are within a short drive, and regional airports in Lebanon, Burlington, Manchester, and Boston ensure seamless travel for both national and international adventures.

The options for regional day trips are nearly endless and there are countless opportunities to enjoy four seasons, New England architecture, local festivals, theater, performances, gatherings, and an inspiring culinary scene.

We prioritize a harmonious balance between income and lifestyle, fostering a caring, family-like environment for our team.

Long-standing physicians often describe their experience here as rewarding, appreciating the opportunity to build a life and raise their families in a safe community with highly ranked public and private schools. Join us and discover a place where professional fulfillment meets personal well-being.

  • Required Licensure/Certifications
  • MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
  • Completion of accredited Orthopaedic residency.
  • Fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction / Arthroplasty required.
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopaedics.
  • Eligible for NH medical licensure.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree, have completed an accredited orthopaedic residency, and possess fellowship training in adult reconstruction. Board certification or eligibility in orthopaedics and eligibility for New Hampshire medical licensure are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Joint surgery

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Hampshire is 104.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.5% of New Hampshire clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $500k (middle half $275k–$650k)150 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNew Hampshire index 104.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Surgery listings in New Hampshire7 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All physician listings in New Hampshire177 active22,591 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Hampshire physician listings (all specialties): 20% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment177 active listings, Nov 2026
Surgery hiring demand#4 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 40 days · 40% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 604 postings, 152 closed
New Surgery listings837 in the last 30 days491 the 30 days before (+70%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend (all specialties)−1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. New Hampshire figures use all physicians: too few New Hampshire Surgery postings state pay.

Location & Logistics

New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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Sign-on bonus
63%
401k / retirement match
58%
Relocation assistance
21%
CME allowance
11% this job

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Work-life snapshot

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About Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Lebanon, New Hampshire
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive, market-leading salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Support for continuing medical education and professional development

Living in Lebanon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$494k
Typical market rent
$2,487/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.