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Anesthesiologist - Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center

AnesthesiologyIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Responsibilities

Dartmouth Health’s Department of Anesthesiology is seeking a skilled and versatile General Anesthesiologist to join Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center (MAHHC), a not-for-profit, community-based critical access hospital in Windsor, Vermont.

This is an opportunity to practice meaningful, patient-centered medicine in a community where your work has a direct and lasting impact. At MAHHC, you’ll become an integral part of a close-knit care team while providing anesthesia services across a diverse range of procedures and patient needs.

What You’ll Do

Provide anesthesia care for adolescent and adult patients in a supportive, close-knit community hospital environment.

Care for patients undergoing general surgery, orthopedics, endoscopy, ophthalmology, robotics, and other procedures.

Manage independent cases and perform regional blocks while collaborating closely with the surgical and anesthesia teams.

Work alongside physicians, CRNAs, nurses, surgeons, and other colleagues who are committed to providing exceptional care close to home.

Care for patients from Windsor and surrounding communities, helping ensure they have access to high-quality surgical and anesthesia services without traveling long distances for care.

Participate in quality, safety, and practice improvement initiatives that support the hospital and the community it serves.

Maintain opportunities for teaching and mentorship through the relationship with Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.

Why You’ll Love This Practice

Build meaningful relationships with patients and colleagues while becoming an important part of the community you serve.

Enjoy the breadth and autonomy of a general anesthesia practice in a setting where your clinical expertise is highly valued.

  • Work with a team that knows one another, works together, and shares a commitment to patient-centered care.
  • Enjoy 1,680 weekday clinical hours per year, with limited weekday pager call and minimal weekend commitments.
  • Receive competitive shift-based compensation, with premium pay for shifts beyond standard clinical hours.
  • Maintain access to academic teaching and mentorship opportunities through Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center while keeping your primary practice focused on community care.
  • Receive up to $15,000 in relocation assistance, based on mileage, to help make your move to the area easier.
  • To learn more, please visit:dhproviders.org
  • Cover letters should be addressed to: Sheila R. Barnett, MD - Chair, Department of Anesthesiology
  • Recruiter Contact Information: Caitlin A. Vecchio Taylor - Physician RecruiterCaitlin.vecchio@hitchcock.org

Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health CenterMt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center (MAHHC), a member of Dartmouth Health, is a not-for-profit community-based, critical access hospital in Windsor, VT.

It also includes the Historic Homes of Runnemede, a senior residential care campus in Windsor, as well as the Ottauquechee Health Center in Woodstock, VT.

MAHHC provides primary care and a comprehensive suite of specialty services, along with 25 inpatient beds, a therapeutic pool and an acclaimed, fully modernized 10-bed acute rehabilitation center.

MAHHC is dedicated to improving the lives of those it serves and is at the hub of a wide network of community resources that have partnered to cover gaps in services and improve overall population health. Learn more at mtascutneyhospital.org.

Required Licensure/Certifications

  • Board-certified or board-eligible in Anesthesiology.
  • Eligible for medical licensure in New Hampshire and Vermont.
  • Experience or interest in both academic and community practice settings.
  • Excellent clinical judgment, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and patient-centered care.

Requirements

Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Anesthesiology and eligible for medical licensure in New Hampshire and Vermont. Strong clinical judgment and a commitment to patient-centered care are essential for this community-based role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

General surgery anesthesiaOrthopedic anesthesiaEndoscopy anesthesiaOphthalmology anesthesiaRobotics anesthesiaInterpersonal skillsQuality improvementSafety initiatives

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 75% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

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).

What does the Physician market look like in New Hampshire?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $535k (middle half $485k–$588k)294 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNew Hampshire index 104.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in New Hampshire169 active22,471 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 75% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Hampshire Physician listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment169 active listings, Nov 2026
Anesthesiology hiring demand#15 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 53 days · 26% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 184 postings, 184 closed
New Anesthesiology listings290 in the last 30 days275 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend−4.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, 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

22 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
68%
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
18% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Anesthesiology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 784 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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  • Includes weekends
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About Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Up to $15,000 relocation assistance
Competitive shift-based compensation with premium pay for shifts beyond standard clinical hours
Academic teaching and mentorship opportunities through Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Living in Lebanon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$494k
Typical market rent
$2,487/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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