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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health
Keene, New Hampshire

Ophthalmologist - Dartmouth Health Cheshire Medical Center

OphthalmologyFull-Time
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About the Role

Ophthalmologist. Mix of clinic and OR days. 20-30 patients/day. New grads welcome. Keene, NH.

Join Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health as a Ophthalmologist – Dartmouth Health, Keene, NH in Keene, New Hampshire, United States. Dartmouth Health Cheshire Medical Center is seeking a full-time Ophthalmologist to join our team in Keene, New Hampshire. This is an excellent opportunity for both experienced physicians and new graduates to build a practice within a well-supported, collaborative health system.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Academic medical center backing
  • Well-established team with two ophthalmologists, 1 optometrist, certified ophthalmic assistants

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health as a Ophthalmologist – Dartmouth Health, Keene, NH.

Key Responsibilities

The Ophthalmologist will provide clinical care and perform surgical procedures in a mix of clinic and OR settings. They will work collaboratively with a team of optometrists and certified ophthalmic assistants to deliver high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed an ACGME-accredited Ophthalmology residency and hold or be eligible for board certification through ABMS or AOA. Additionally, the ability to obtain and maintain a New Hampshire medical license is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

OphthalmologyClinical CareSurgical ProceduresPatient CareMedical DiagnosisOphthalmic Examination

Ophthalmology — Physician Career Context

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 pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Location & Logistics

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

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.3/10 on work-life balance for Ophthalmologist roles.

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About Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Academic medical center backing
Well-established team with two ophthalmologists, 1 optometrist, certified ophthalmic assistants