Grow your Leadership Career in Family Medicine with Cheshire Medical Center! 

Chair, Department of Family Medicine - Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene - Keene, NH

Cheshire Medical Center at Dartmouth Keene is seeking an experienced Board Certified Family Medicine Physician to join our team as Chair of Family Medicine. Our ideal candidate has relevant experience as a medical director or above in a primary care practice or hospital system. 

The Chair of the Department of Family Medicine will provide strategic and operational leadership for a department with a strong focus on community and population health. This individual will oversee approximately 50 providers, including physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs), across the main campus family medicine clinic, urgent visit services, work closely with the Medical Director of the new Family Practice Residency Program to support education and training, 3 Nursing Homes in our area, each with a medical director and a physician in charge of NH oversight, and community satellite family medicine clinics in Walpole and Winchester. The Chair will report directly to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and play a pivotal role in shaping the department’s clinical, educational, and quality initiatives.

Our team is engaged, high-functioning, and innovative in delivering the best model of care to our community, and we are excited to find the next provider to become part of our clinic and make a difference.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of leadership experience as a Medical Director or Chair/Chief in Family Medicine.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-disciplinary teams that include physicians and APPs.
• Experience in population health management and Accountable Care Organization (ACO) initiatives.
• Proven track record in quality improvement and peer review processes.
• Experience with APP onboarding, mentoring, and development.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and strategic planning skills.
• Experience with Interdepartmental Collaboration
• Experience with culture change
• Experience in promoting provider well-being
• Experience in process improvement

Why we live here:

• Four seasons and an outdoor lifestyle
• Easy access to major cities and airports
• Proximity to mountains and seacoast
• An abundance of local lakes for boating and swimming
• No state sales or income tax

About Cheshire Medical Center:

Cheshire Medical Center, a leading 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 care and exceptional service.  The leading employer in the area, Cheshire is a 169-bed facility employing 1,600 staff, of which 300 are providers, who live and serve within our communities.

On our Keene campus, our team delivers an impressive range of clinical services that reflect the needs of the individuals and communities we serve.  Being part of the Dartmouth Health family enables us to provide services that far exceed those of a typical rural hospital, including extensive programs in primary care, cancer care, cardiology, orthopedics, and public health.  Our clinical practice is distinguished by an exceptional staff, a deep commitment to safety and quality, and a culture that values the contribution of every staff member and volunteer.  In addition, we perform extensive, innovative outreach efforts focused on removing barriers to good health throughout the region.  Our membership in the Dartmouth Health system also enables us to provide access to hundreds of highly trained specialists and a depth of clinical and technical resources that enhance our capacity to serve our neighbors and strengthen our daily pursuit of excellence. 

About Keene:

Keene is a picturesque college town in southwestern NH that is an ideal place to call home. Keene has a strong sense of community with a vibrant downtown area, low crime rate, excellent public schools, and 4-season outdoor recreation opportunities. This small city boasts a rich history - it was home to some of America's first settlers and played an important role during the Revolutionary War. Today, you can shop on the square downtown, explore restaurants and coffee shops, and enjoy the parks and gardens throughout the town. It's also an easy drive to Boston or the seacoast.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter addressed to Gina O’Brien, MD, Chief Medical Officer, to Kaitlin Romeo at Kaitlin.m.romeo@hitchcock.org. Applications should be submitted online HERE.    

Join our team and lead excellence in Family Medicine and patient care!

Required Licensure/Certifications

• American Board Certified/Truly Board Eligible in Family Medicine from ABFM or AOBFM
• Must obtain and maintain a medical license in the State of New Hampshire
• Must obtain and maintain a Federal DEA