What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Pathologist position at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health?
Overview
Dartmouth Health, one of the nation’s leading innovators in clinical care and national healthcare policy, is seeking a Community Pathologist to join its collegial and collaborative Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Department. This position will be based at DH Cheshire Medical Center, Keene, NH.
Job Summary:
This position will work with another pathologist located at the community hospital and it is expected that both pathologists will work closely together to share in the clinical responsibilities for the hospital.
Clinical duties will include:
- Sign-out responsibilities in surgical pathology and cytopathology
- Frozen section coverage
- Shared night and weekend anatomic and clinical pathology call
- Presentation at tumor boards and interdepartmental conferences.
Requirements:
- BC in Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology
- Ability to obtain and maintain medical licenses in NH and VT
- At least 5 years of experience
What Dartmouth Health has to offer you:
- Opportunity for active participation in the academic mission of the department, including teaching pathology residents
- Collegial and supportive faculty and staff
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
Why we live here:
- Four seasons and an outdoor lifestyle
- Easy access to major cities and airports
- Proximity to mountains and seacoast
- 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, orthopaedics, 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.
Interested applicants should address their cover letter to Arief Suriawinata, MD, Interim Chair of Pathology, and send their CV and cover letter to Heidi Krape, Physician & Provider Recruiter, at Heidi.N.Krape@Hitchcock.org.
