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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health
Lebanon, New Hampshire

Rheumatology Staff Physician (FT) Lebanon

Rheumatology 8.4 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Dartmouth Health is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Academic Rheumatologist to join our growing division of rheumatology.

This position offers a unique opportunity to provide exceptional patient care, engage in medical education, and participate in cutting-edge research in a collaborative academic medical environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding our rheumatology services, training future physicians, and advancing the field through scholarly activities.

The Rheumatology Section has a long history of clinical and research excellence, as well as fellowship training at both Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic and the White River Junction VA Hospital in Vermont.

Overview

  • Monday-Friday, 8-5 with 8 hours of protected admin time
  • Fellows take initial call; attendings are secondary
  • Established patient base
  • Collegial group
  • Mostly outpatient with occasional inpatient consult
  • Medical infusion suite with 14 chairs
  • Academic appointment at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College

Why We Live Here

  • Four seasons and an outdoor lifestyle
  • An abundance of local lakes for boating and swimming
  • Access to major cities and airports
  • Proximity to mountains and hiking trails
  • Short and beautiful commutes

Requirements

  • BC/BE in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology by the ABMS or AOA
  • Ability to obtain/maintain NH & VT medical licenses and DEA license
  • Focus on patient-centered care
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Dedication to Lifelong Learning and Professional Development

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.

Key Responsibilities

Provide exceptional patient care and engage in medical education and cutting-edge research within a collaborative academic environment. The role involves expanding rheumatology services and training future physicians through scholarly activities.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationAcademic Medicine

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Rheumatology Staff Physician (FT) Lebanon at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health a 8.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Rheumatology — ranked against 137 active Rheumatology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Rheumatology — 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).

Location & Logistics

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

Top Rheumatologist Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution7 jobs

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<$330k
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$350k
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$360k-390k
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$390k-420k
1
$420k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution7 jobs

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physician - Rheumatology

Sanford Health · Bemidji, Minnesota

$420k
#2

Rheumatologist Buffalo NY

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Williamsville, New York

$375k
#3

Rheumatologist-Optum

$224k-$371k
#4

Rheumatologist

$260k-$360k
+ 5 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 8.4
Among the best 10% of Rheumatology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 137 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Lebanon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$495k
Typical market rent
$2,589/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Academic Appointment
Protected Admin Time