Section Chief

Section Chief of Headache Medicine – Department of Neurology

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Lebanon, NH

The Department of Neurology at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC), located in beautiful northern New England, is searching for a dynamic physician to become the new Section Chief of Headache Medicine.  The new Section Chief will lead Headache Medicine's clinical and research operations.

The Section Chief of Headache Medicine will lead a diverse group of physicians and advanced practice providers to provide state-of-the-art patient care, to advance novel research, and to train the next generation of clinicians in headache medicine. The section has a UCNS-accredited headache medicine fellowship program to be overseen by the Section Chief.

The Section Chief of Headache Medicine should be a skilled physician with experience overseeing a busy outpatient service, as well as be familiar with the tripartite academic mission of clinical care, education, and research. UCNS certification in headache medicine is required, as is current licensure (or ability to be licensed) in New Hampshire and Vermont. The position will be a mix of clinical, administrative, and research/education activities, which will vary based on the candidate's background.

The Section Chief of Headache Medicine is the physician member of the Section leadership team, which also includes the Practice Manager and the Nurse Manager.  Together this team is responsible for the overall direction, operation, and management of the Section of Headache Medicine in accordance with its operational, educational and research missions, which are in turn aligned with the Department of Neurology, Dartmouth Health, and the Geisel School of Medicine. As a leadership team, they create a work environment of mutual respect and psychological safety, based on commitment to a shared purpose.

The Section Chief serves as a physician role model of appropriate, expert, compassionate, and high-value clinical care, of effective teaching of learners at all levels, and of respectful and inclusive relationships with interprofessional colleagues within the Section and throughout the Organization. The Section Chief is appointed by, reports to, and serves at the discretion of the Department Chair.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced physician in the areas of research, clinical care, practice management, teaching, and mentoring faculty members. We are seeking a dynamic and inclusive leader for our engaged providers and support staff as they continue to optimize the quality and efficiency of our team-based services. 

Dartmouth Health is highly dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive group of faculty, staff, and trainees to meet the vast needs of our community and patient populations. We are especially interested in applicants who are able to work effectively with and care for individuals from all backgrounds, including but not limited to: racial and ethnic minorities, women, individuals who identify with LGBTQ+ communities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and/or individuals from lower income backgrounds. We invite applicants to state in their cover letter how their professional and/or life experiences prepare them to advance Dartmouth Health's commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

What Dartmouth Health has to offer you:

• An established and growing patient base
• A collegial work environment with all medical and other specialists and subspecialists
• Strong ties to our medical school (3 miles away) and our affiliated VA Medical Center (6 miles away)
• A national reputation for quality at our Hospital, Medical School, and affiliated Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages
• Dedicated CME time and funds
• Funds available to the Section Chief to develop his or her section

What our location in the Heart of New England has to offer you:

• Four beautiful and distinct seasons to enjoy
• Local access to mountains, hiking trails, lakes, bike routes, and winter sports venues
• Easy access to Manchester and Boston airports and major airlines
• Superb cultural opportunities locally in art, theater, and music at Dartmouth's Hopkins Center and other local venues

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, the academic medical center for the Dartmouth Health system, is home to a breadth of clinical specialties, clinics, programs, facilities, and leading edge research initiatives. As a source of hope and healing for our region, we are committed to delivering world-class care to everyone who enters our doors through a personalized approach that ensures every patient, family, and staff member is heard and respected.

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.

On our Lebanon campus—and in our work throughout the Dartmouth Health system—we make a solemn promise to advocate for our patients, promote effective collaboration among our colleagues, advance healthcare delivery through groundbreaking research, and help those we serve to lead brighter and healthier lives.

Minimum qualifications:

Qualified candidates will qualify for the rank of Associate or Full Professor at the Geisel School of Medicine; have experience as a leader in an academic medical center; be UCNS Certified in Headache Medicine; be board-certified in either Neurology, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine by the ABPN, ABIM, or AOA; and be eligible for licensure in New Hampshire and Vermont.

Candidates are requested to address a cover letter to the Department Chair:

Barbara Jobst, MD

Chair, Department of Neurology

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health

Louis and Ruth Frank Professor of Neuroscience

Geisel School of Medicine