Chair, Obstetrics and Gynecology - Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health

Cheshire Medical Center, part of the Dartmouth Health system, is seeking its next Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology.  This role reports directly to the Chief Medical Officer and provides oversight for the clinical and administrative functions of the Department of OB/GYN.

The Chair of OB/GYN position is 0.6 FTE clinical and 0.4 FTE administrative.

At Cheshire Medical Center, we provide comprehensive, gender-affirming obstetrics and gynecology services for patients with a collaborative model of care that includes physicians, certified nurse-midwives, and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners. Our patients also benefit from a robust surgical practice including robotics and seamless access to board certified subspecialists in Maternal Fetal Medicine, Gynecologic Oncology and Urogynecology in the Dartmouth Health system.

Qualifications:
Candidates must be board certified Obstetrics and Gynecology and must be able to maintain medical licensure in the state of New Hampshire. Prior leadership experience is required, and we are seeking candidates who demonstrate a focus on quality improvement efforts as well as clinical excellence.

In addition to clinical duties, responsibilities of the Chair include:

• Writing and reviewing policies, procedures, and protocols
• Occurrence report and patient grievance report management
• Quality assessment and quality metric oversight
• Participation in the recruiting, credentialing, and onboarding new providers
• Oversight of OPPE/FPPE/corrective action plans for providers
• Case reviews and peer reviews
• Yearly evaluations of overseen providers
• Provider scheduling (clinic and call)
• Budgeting responsibilities in partnership with the Operations team
• Performance improvement initiatives
  
  

About Cheshire Medical Center:
A leading member of the world-class Dartmouth Health system, Cheshire Medical Center 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.

The community of Keene is a picturesque, college town in the Monadnock Region of southwestern New Hampshire. The cost of living, stable real estate market, and excellent schools and neighborhoods makes Keene an ideal place to call home.

About Dartmouth Health:
Dartmouth Health is New Hampshire’s largest, and only academic, health system. Dartmouth Health serves patients from across northern New England and provides access to more than 1,800 providers. Anchored by the academic Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, the system includes the NCI-designated Dartmouth Cancer Center, the Dartmouth Health Children’s hospital, 5 member hospitals, 30 ambulatory clinic locations across the region, a Visiting Nurse Association, and the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care.

At Dartmouth Health, we believe that the diversity of our patients, people, and community shows a strength we support and celebrate. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone to thrive, honoring all within our organization and the communities we serve. Our belief is simple and actionable: Dartmouth Health is better when we embrace each other with open hearts and minds, confront our biases, and take a stand for equity and inclusion.

Candidates are requested to supply a CV and cover letter for this search.

All application material should be submitted online or emailed to:
Carrie Moore, DBA, CPRP
Executive Recruiter, Dartmouth Health
Carrie.E.Moore@hitchcock.org  

Dartmouth Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.