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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health
Keene, New Hampshire

Family Medicine Physician

Family Medicine Above average in Family MedicineFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Overview

Dartmouth Health Cheshire Medical Center is seeking a BC/BE Family Medicine physician to join our primary care team in beautiful Keene, New Hampshire. If you value team-based care, strong nursing support, and a schedule that lets you thrive both in and out of the office, this opportunity was built with you in mind.

Our family medicine practice is located directly on the Cheshire Medical Center campus, giving physicians seamless access to hospital services and specialty departments right next door. This is a deeply community-rooted practice, and physician and staff well-being isn't an afterthought here — it's a strategic priority for the organization.

This is a 100% outpatient role with reasonable, manageable on-call responsibilities, so you can focus on what matters most: your patients and your own sustainability in medicine.

The Opportunity

The ideal candidate is comfortable delivering acute care, preventive care, and chronic disease management across all ages. You'll have the chance to build lasting relationships with patients and their families, providing the kind of continuous, comprehensive care that brought many of us into family medicine in the first place.

Position Highlights

  • Outpatient only — no inpatient responsibilities
  • Full-time schedule — 32 patient-facing hours per week
  • Generous visit times — 50 minutes for new patients, 25 minutes for follow-ups
  • Manageable volume — 18 patients per day
  • Phone-only call — supported by a nursing team that triages calls

Requirements

  • Completion of an ACGME-accredited family medicine residency
  • BC/BE in family medicine
  • Ability to obtain/maintain a New Hampshire medical license

Why work at Cheshire Medical Center?

Cheshire Medical Center, a member of the world-class Dartmouth Health system, advances the health and wellness of the communities throughout the Monadnock Region through a combination of outstanding, compassionate care and exceptional service. From primary care and over 160 inpatient beds, to a broad range of specialties, we’re large enough to serve our community while maintaining a personal touch.

  • Four-star quality rating from CMS for high-quality, safe, patient-centered care
  • Accredited as an ACS Surgical Quality Partner
  • Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission

Our CEO, Joseph Perras, MD, was named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2026 ranking of rural hospital CEOs to know.

About Keene, NH

Tucked into the scenic Connecticut River Valley, Keene is a welcoming community with something for everyone. From locally loved restaurants and lively entertainment to engaging museums and exceptional art, there’s always something to explore. Home to Keene State College, the town has a vibrant, energetic feel while still maintaining a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.

Outdoor enthusiasts will find endless opportunities to enjoy nature, with nearby trails, lakes, ponds, and mountains just waiting to be discovered. The area also celebrates a strong sense of community through sustainable agriculture, year-round festivals, unique shops, antique markets, breweries, cafés, and cozy coffee spots.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide comprehensive primary care, including acute, preventive, and chronic disease management for patients of all ages. Responsibilities include maintaining a full-time outpatient schedule with manageable patient volumes and participating in a phone-only call rotation.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient careClinical documentationTriage

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Family Medicine Physician at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,257 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 52% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

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

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.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks48 jobs · 37 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
77% this job
Sign-on bonus
65%
Relocation assistance
52%
Loan repayment
40%

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Work-life snapshot

6.9/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Family Medicine

  • Includes call

Living in Keene

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$361k
Typical market rent
$1,812/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 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
401k
CME Allowance
Malpractice Coverage