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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health
Keene, New Hampshire

Family Medicine Physician

Family MedicineIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

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

Family Medicine — 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).

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 40% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

What does the Family Medicine market look like in New Hampshire?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · top 25% in family medicineranked against 2,625 Family Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedFamily Medicine median $275k (middle half $265k–$306k)185 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNew Hampshire index 104.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in New Hampshire16 active2,622 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 40% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Hampshire physician listings (all specialties): 20% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment180 active listings, Nov 2026
Family Medicine hiring demand#10 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 857 postings, 907 closed
New Family Medicine listings2,281 in the last 30 days1,316 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Family Medicine pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,625 Family Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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 top 25% in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,625 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Family Medicine Jobs

49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

49 jobs · 38 employers
10
<$285k
10
$285k-320k
13
$320k-355k
12
$355k-390k
4
$390k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

45 jobs · 38 employers
401k / retirement match
82% this job
Sign-on bonus
60%
CME allowance
56% this job
Relocation assistance
40%
Loan repayment
31%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physician, Family Medicine – Telemedicine Opportunity – DrHouse

Dr House · Manchester, New Hampshire

$100-$200/hr
#2

Physician, Internal Medicine – Telemedicine Opportunity – DrHouse

Dr House · Manchester, New Hampshire

$100-$200/hr
#3

Outpatient Primary Care Physician (Internal Medicine / Family Medicine)

$350k-$400k
#4

Physician - Family Medicine

$320k-$391k
+ 47 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.9
Better work-life than 80% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,625 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Keene

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$358k
Typical market rent
$1,833/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 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.