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Monadnock Community Hospital
Peterborough, New Hampshire

Physician - Rheumatology

RheumatologyIncludes weekendsNo callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Monadnock Community Hospital (MCH) is seeking a skilled and compassionate Rheumatologist to join our dedicated team. This is a full-time, hospital-employed position offering the opportunity to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Why Join MCH?

  • Be part of a mission-driven hospital that values teamwork, quality care, and professional growth
  • Enjoy four-season recreational and arts activities in a picturesque setting
  • Work in a family-oriented community known for its excellent public and private schools

What You’ll Do

  • Deliver expert rheumatologic care to a diverse patient population
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
  • Utilize electronic health records to streamline care and documentation
  • Engage in continuous learning and contribute to clinical excellence

What We’re Looking For

  • Board Certification in Rheumatology or equivalent certification
  • Active New Hampshire medical license and DEA registration
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to evidence-based, high-quality care
  • Team-oriented mindset and dedication to lifelong learning

Benefits Include

  • Generous PTO: 4 weeks of vacation and 1 week CME (pro-rated for part-time), 6 holidays
  • CME Support: Paid time and generous allowance
  • Coverage Provided: License, DEA, malpractice, and tail coverage
  • Robust Insurance Package: Health, dental, life, and long-term disability
  • Retirement Plan: Competitive and comprehensive
  • Supportive Work Environment: Experienced staff and administrative support

About Monadnock Community Hospital

Reach new heights at Monadnock Community Hospital.

Monadnock Community Hospital is a vibrant, patient-focused, critical access hospital nestled in beautiful, historic Peterborough, New Hampshire. For 100 years, we have provided outstanding care to our communities, earning a reputation for excellence that has made us one of New Hampshire’s most successful and beloved small hospitals.

Join a culture of Compassion, Collaboration, Honesty, and Respect!

Our employees are the heart and soul of Monadnock Community Hospital.

In every department and at every level, MCH employees go above and beyond to deliver an exceptional patient experience in an atmosphere that is healthy, friendly, respectful, and personally fulfilling.

About the Monadnock Region

A great place to live, work, and play.

One of the best things about working at Monadnock Community Hospital is that you get to live in a community that offers an amazing quality of life.

The state of New Hampshire consistently ranks in the Top Ten of all American states for its overall quality of life. Towns are small and friendly here, crime is low, schools are good, and the air and water are clean.

Balance meaningful work with a great life.

Here in the Monadnock Region, you can enjoy a standard of living that is hard to match anywhere. Let’s start with our mountain for which we are named.

Around the 3,165-foot Mount Monadnock with 100-mile views are forests, woods, lakes, and protected rivers providing abundant opportunities for hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, cross-country skiing – you name it!

And if you’re into the arts, the region also offers a lively arts scene, with galleries, theatres, and concert venues.

  • New England community spirit
  • Family-friendly
  • Arts and culture
  • All-season outdoor recreation
  • Just 1.5 hours to Boston

Monadnock Community Hospital is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will deliver expert rheumatologic care to a diverse patient population while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Responsibilities also include utilizing electronic health records for documentation and engaging in continuous learning to contribute to clinical excellence.

Requirements

Candidates must possess Board Certification in Rheumatology or equivalent certification, along with an active New Hampshire medical license and DEA registration. Essential qualities include strong communication skills, a commitment to high-quality, evidence-based care, and a team-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

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).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Rheumatology at Monadnock Community Hospital a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Rheumatology — ranked against 163 active Rheumatology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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 · 5 employers

1
$327k
4
$350k-375k
1
$375k
1
$420k

Annual compensation range

#1

Physician - Rheumatology

Sanford Health · Bemidji, Minnesota

$420k
#2

Physician - Rheumatologist

Community Health Centers of America · Turlock, California

$300k-$375k
#3

Rheumatologist | Unity Health

$224k-$371k
#4

Rheumatologist | Reliant Medical Group

$224k-$371k
+ 5 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.8
Better work-life than 70% of Rheumatology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 163 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Peterborough

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$466k
Median resident rent
$1,515/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 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.

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About Monadnock Community Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Peterborough, New Hampshire
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

4 weeks vacation
1 week CME
6 holidays
CME support
License, DEA, malpractice, and tail coverage
Health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance
Retirement plan