Emergency Medicine Physician, Nocturnist - Cheshire Medical Center

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health

3 days ago

Keene, New HampshireFull TimeEmergency Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health as a Emergency Medicine Nocturnist – Enhanced Night Differential, No State Tax in United States.

Key Responsibilities

certified Emergency Medicine Physician to join our team as a Nocturnist. This position is based at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH, a 169

bed, Level III community hospital with an annual emergency department volume of approximately 28,000 visits. As a nocturnist, you will play a vital role in providing high

Hitchcock Medical Center. Faculty members, including nocturnists, have opportunities to engage in resident education and participate in the residency’s didactic program, if desired.

Benefits & Compensation

life balance Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and CME support Sign

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health as a Emergency Medicine Nocturnist – Enhanced Night Differential, No State Tax.

Key Skills

Emergency medicineNocturnist careClinical assessmentPatient careEmergency department managementResident educationMultidisciplinary collaborationAcute care

Requirements

Candidates must be ABEM or AOBEM board-certified in Emergency Medicine. Additionally, they must obtain and maintain a medical license in the State of New Hampshire.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Emergency Medicine Physician, Nocturnist - Cheshire Medical Center at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Emergency Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Emergency Medicine position at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Emergency Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $350k, with the typical range spanning $270k to $450k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Keene, New Hampshire.

New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Emergency medicine, Nocturnist care, Clinical assessment, Patient care, Emergency department management, Resident education, Multidisciplinary collaboration, Acute care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Emergency Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The physician will provide high-quality overnight emergency care and manage a broad spectrum of cases at a Level III community hospital. They will also have the opportunity to engage in resident education and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits package: Competitive compensation with enhanced night shift differentials, Flexible nocturnist scheduling, Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO, CME, Sign-on bonus and relocation stipend, Generous retirement programs with institutional contributions, Practice in New Hampshire with no income or sales tax. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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