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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health
Lebanon, New Hampshire

Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon

Orthopedic SurgeryFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Academic Hand Surgeon
  • Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center – Lebanon, NH

Dartmouth Health’s Department of Orthopaedics is seeking a BE/BC Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon to join our practice in the beautiful Upper Valley region of New Hampshire and Vermont. Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, the system’s central clinical hub and Academic Medical Center, is located immediately adjacent to the bustling college town of Hanover, NH. Hanover is home to the world-renowned Dartmouth College and Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine.

The preferred candidate will be responsible for providing expert care in Orthopaedics, with a particular emphasis on hand and wrist surgery. You will join an established, multidisciplinary team with ample opportunities for support and mentorship.

This position is based primarily at our academic medical center, with opportunities for outreach and collaboration across our health system in New Hampshire and Vermont.

You will be an active participant in the academic mission of the department, including opportunities for protected research time for interested candidates. Appointment via the Geisel School of Medicine may be Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience.

What Dartmouth Health Has to Offer You

  • Access to state-of-the-art facilities and advanced medical technologies
  • Collaboration with world-class researchers and clinicians
  • Competitive, market-leading salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Support for continuing medical education and professional development

What New England Has to Offer You

  • Four seasons and an outdoor lifestyle
  • Proximity to mountains and hiking trails
  • Driving distance to the seacoast
  • Access to major cities and airports
  • Local lakes for boating and swimming

About Dartmouth Health

Dartmouth Health is a national leader in healthcare serving patients across northern New England. Dartmouth Health and our nearly 2,000 providers are deeply committed to serving the healthcare needs of our communities and to providing each of our patients with exceptional, personalized care.

Dartmouth Health is based at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, the center of the academic health system in Lebanon, New Hampshire, and includes Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, NH; Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH; New London Hospital in New London, NH; Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center in Windsor, VT; and Visiting Nurse and Hospice for Vermont and New Hampshire and more than 30 primary and specialty care throughout New Hampshire and Vermont.

About Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) is Dartmouth Health’s tertiary care central hub, which also serves as the system’s Academic Medical Center. DHMC is the state’s only Level 1 trauma center, an NCI-designated cancer center, and is home to a fleet of helicopter and ground-based medical transport services.

DHMC’s clinical excellence is exemplified by our expertise across a broad range of specialties and sub-specialties, and a growing body of clinical research that translates into superlative patient care and positive outcomes.

Our highly collaborative culture engages physician-researchers across the Medical Center, who integrate their research activities with a holistic care model that engages families in every aspect of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.

As an organization with deep roots in the Upper Valley community, we work to promote better health and health equity for all through a combination of support services, community partnerships, and population health programs that reflect the unique demographics and spirit of our region.

To learn more about us, benefits, and the area, visit us at DHProviders.org.

CVs and cover letters can be sent to: Jessie Kaczorowski, Provider Recruiter – Jessica.M.Kaczorowski@hitchcock.org.

Please Address Cover Letters To

  • Daniel Austin, MD
  • Chair, Search Committee
  • Department of Orthopaedics, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

Minimum Qualifications

  • Hand Surgery or Upper Extremity Fellowship-Trained BC/BE Orthopaedic Surgeon
  • Successful completion or eligibility to complete the Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand (formerly CAQ Hand)
  • Must obtain and maintain a medical license in the state of New Hampshire

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide expert orthopaedic care with a focus on hand and wrist surgery while participating in the department's academic mission. They will work within a multidisciplinary team and have opportunities for research and collaboration across the health system.

Requirements

Candidates must be a BE/BC Orthopaedic Surgeon with fellowship training in Hand or Upper Extremity surgery. They must also be eligible for or have completed the Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand and obtain a New Hampshire medical license.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Orthopaedic surgeryMultidisciplinary collaborationAcademic medicine

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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 & Perks10 jobs · 6 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
80% this job
Sign-on bonus
40%
Relocation assistance
30%
Loan repayment
20%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Orthopedic Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 359 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Lebanon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$495k
Typical market rent
$2,589/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 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

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