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Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician – Elliot Health System and Dartmouth Health Children’s, Manchester, New Hampshire

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Job Description

Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician Opportunity – Elliot Health System and Dartmouth Health Children’s, Manchester, New Hampshire

Elliot Developmental and Behavioral Health (EDBH) Pediatrics is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Developmental and Behavioral (DB) Pediatrician to join our outpatient practice, currently comprised of two experienced DB pediatricians, in conjunction with Dartmouth Health Children’s and its experienced DB pediatrician. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of collaborative and supportive teams dedicated to serving children and families across New Hampshire and advancing the field of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics academically.

The EDBH team and Child Development Program at Dartmouth Health Children’s collaborate with each other and the State of New Hampshire to optimally provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and education for patients and their families, focusing on children under the age of 15. We care for a broad spectrum of developmental and behavioral conditions, including:

  • Learning disorders
  • Attention and behavioral disorders
  • Regulatory disorders
  • Neurodevelopmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders
  • Global developmental delays
  • Behavioral and developmental challenges associated with chronic or disabling pediatric conditions

Teaching medical students and DH Children’s pediatrics residents, along with Leadership Education in Neurodevelopment (LEND) trainees, is expected, so appointment to the faculty at The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth will be offered, at a rank commensurate with experience and academic portfolio, to the successful candidate.

Dartmouth Health Children’s provides an extended system of care with primary, specialty, and advanced tertiary pediatric services, including an inpatient pediatric unit with PICU, level II Pediatric Trauma Center, and level IV NICU at its flagship Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (CHaD) in Lebanon, NH. DH Children’s also operates 10 pediatric primary care medical homes across the region and a comprehensive ambulatory specialty center at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinic in Manchester, where it partners with The Elliot, which hosts a level III NICU, 24/7 pediatric emergency department, and inpatient pediatric unit.

EDBH Pediatrics is located within the Elliot Pediatric Specialties suite, which also houses Pediatric Neurology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, and Neonatology Follow-Up Clinics—providing a multidisciplinary environment for coordinated pediatric care.

Elliot Health System, a not for profit mission driven entity, is the largest provider of comprehensive healthcare services in Southern New Hampshire. The cornerstone of EHS is Elliot Hospital, a 296- bed acute care, ACS Level II Trauma Center.

We are the only hospital in New England verified as a Comprehensive Hospital by the American College of Surgeons Quality Verification Program, and just the second in the country, to earn this highest-level designation for surgical quality and safety.

This recognition highlights our long-standing commitment to surgical excellence and collaborative work of providers and staff across departments.

The mainstay of our organization is the Elliot Physician Network, which employs a collaborative and engaged team of primary care physicians and specialists. Our state-of-the-art outpatient practices, located throughout the Southern New Hampshire area, bring the most comprehensive care to patients and families where they work and live. With a fully integrated Epic EMR, our clinicians enjoy the ability to provide continuity of care for our patients at every EHS location.

Located in the heart of New England, Manchester is the largest entertainment, sports, arts and cultural destination in the state, a thriving metropolitan community located within an hour’s drive of Boston, the seacoast, lakes region, and White Mountains of New Hampshire.

Enjoy Four Season living, excellent school systems, and no state income or sales tax! Explore the rich heritage, breathtaking beauty, and see why Money magazine annually ranks the area as one of the nation’s “Best Places to Live.”

To Confidentially Learn Details, Please Contact

  • Jacqui LaBelle
  • Jacqueline.M.LaBelle@hitchcock.org

Key Responsibilities

The pediatrician will provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for children with developmental and behavioral conditions in an outpatient setting. Additionally, the role involves teaching medical students, pediatric residents, and trainees as part of a faculty appointment.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. A commitment to collaborative care and academic involvement is required for this faculty-level position.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Developmental PediatricsClinical DiagnosisPatient AssessmentTreatment PlanningMedical EducationMultidisciplinary CollaborationPatient Advocacy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician – Elliot Health System and Dartmouth Health Children’s, Manchester, New Hampshire at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics — ranked against 730 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 62% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in pediatricsranked against 730 Pediatrics listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $260k (middle half $220k–$300k)80 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNew Hampshire index 104.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in New Hampshire169 active22,303 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 16% remote · 62% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Hampshire Physician listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment169 active listings, Nov 2026
Pediatrics hiring demand#9 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 45 days · 29% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 236 postings, 246 closed
New Pediatrics listings1,226 in the last 30 days760 the 30 days before (+61%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend−2.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (730 Pediatrics listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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

19 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
68%
Relocation assistance
42%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
16%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 730 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Epic EMR
Academic Appointment
Teaching Opportunities

Living in Manchester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$466k
Typical market rent
$2,082/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Manchester-Nashua, NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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