Section Chief, Breast Imaging Radiologist - Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health

Dartmouth Health’s Department of Radiology is seeking a Chief of Breast Imaging to join our dynamic Department 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 bustling college town of Hanover, NH. Hanover is home to the world-renowned Dartmouth College and Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth.

We are seeking a skilled, visionary, and impactful radiologist leader to define and execute a vision for a world class breast imaging section. Responsibilities for the role include growing an efficient, productive, cutting-edge clinical service; nurturing a robust and growing educational program for students, residents, and fellows; and spearheading a scholarly portfolio for the section including clinical, health care delivery, and/or basic science research. The Chief of Breast Imaging will have broad impact, with leadership responsibilities across Dartmouth Health and at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. It is anticipated that the Chief would be appointed at the Associate for Full Professor level at the Geisel School of Medicine. Faculty have access to the full academic and cultural resources of the health system, the College, and the School.

Position Summary

The Chief of Breast Imaging will be a nationally known leader in the field of breast imaging, one capable of vision setting and execution. She or he will have a personal reputation for excellence in clinical care, teaching, mentoring, and scholarship.  The Chief of Breast Imaging will execute on the three essential missions of this academic, mission-driven department:

Clinical Excellence:

Clinically, the Chief will ensure the breast imaging service line is productive, cutting-edge, and collaborative. With our ever-growing breast imaging facilities across Dartmouth Health, there will be a net expansion of imaging equipment, services, and imaging volumes over the next many years, allowing the Chief to mold the service line to be a national leader. The breast imaging section currently provides the full gamut of breast imaging techniques including all-tomosynthesis screening mammography, diagnostic mammography, breast ultrasound, breast MR, and breast biopsies. There are opportunities to continue to expand the use of Breast MRI as well as the use of advanced CAD and AI software. The Chief will help develop new services and hone those already in existence, with an eye towards continuous improvement and patient satisfaction. The Chief will collaborate with executive leadership, department chairs, and division leads to develop new services, innovate, and collaborate. A superb working relationship with surgery, oncology, primary care, and other services is expected.

Educational Excellence

In the education realm, the Chief will define goals for developing a world class educational environment. The department aims to have robust programs for students from the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, including shadowing programs and junior and senior student rotations. The Dartmouth Department of Radiology is a national leader in teaching radiology to medical students, with numerous nationally and internationally recognized educators and extensive dissemination of scholarly work pertaining educational techniques and novel programs.  

Dartmouth Radiology hosts multiple outstanding residencies, including in Diagnostic Radiology and an integrated DR/IR program. Residents immensely value their breast imaging rotations. The breast imaging section hosts a fellowship spot and participates the national fellowship match.

Supporting Scholarship

In the scholarship realm, the opportunities for the breast imaging abound. As a national leader in serving populations across a wide geographic, there are ample opportunities to publish and speak on the innovative programs and cutting-edge imaging occurring at Dartmouth Health. In particular, the application of advanced imaging techniques and the creation of innovative outreach efforts offer fertile ground for scholarly work. Collaboration with other productive researchers inside and outside the department is an immense opportunity. The Chief is expected to personally participate in the section’s scholarly efforts, while also developing and mentoring her or his team in their scholarly endeavors. Enlisting students, residents, and fellows in academic endeavors is highly encouraged.

All faculty are encouraged to participate in national societies and organizations, with an eye towards developing a local and/or national reputation of clinical excellence.

Reporting Structure

The Chief will report directly to Chair of Radiology (who also serves as the Vice President of the Radiology Service Line for Dartmouth Health).  Breast imagers will in turn report to the chief, as will the Breast Imaging Fellow. Given the importance of alignment and collaboration with our excellent technologists, nurses, and support staff, relevant supervisors will have dotted lined reporting to the section chief as well.  

Overall, the Chief should have the ability to engage and inspire others, including physician colleagues, department staff, and others throughout the institution. The Department values patient-centered care and a highly collaborative, respectful, caring, and engaging work environment. There is a strong working relationship with other Departments including oncology and breast surgery and the section participates in regular multidisciplinary meetings.

The Department and Dartmouth Health

The selected candidate will join Dartmouth Health’s 60 radiologists. We are an internationally known Department with a deep history in the field, beginning with acquiring the first clinically x-ray in the United States in 1896. Since then, we have continued an upward trajectory growing in breadth and depth and expanding our services across New England.

While Dartmouth Health includes many hospitals and clinic sites, this position is based at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, our tertiary care central hub which also serves as the system’s Academic Medical Center. DHMC is the state’s only Level 1 trauma center, a certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, and is home to a fleet of helicopter and ground-based medical transport services.

Dartmouth Health maintains a total of 802 beds, with 458 located at DHMC. Our extensive network handles over 3 million outpatient visits annually, supported by a dedicated team of 15,000 employees and more than 2,300 employed providers. Our commitment to the community is reflected in our contributions, with over $345 million in community benefits and $16 million in charity care. These numbers underscore our role as a leading healthcare provider, committed to both clinical excellence and community support.

Benefits:

•  A market leading, highly competitive salary
• Generous retirement programs with institutional-contributions (above and beyond salary) and a matching program.
• Up to $15,000 relocation assistance (amount based on the distance of the move)
• Income goes further here: New Hampshire is an income tax-free state. New Hampshire also has no sales tax on purchases, both small and large.
• Fully benefited position including malpractice insurance with tail coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, as well as affordable family medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, and an available HSA account
• CME funds
• Generous vacation and CME time away policies
• Incredible department culture, which is respectful, transparent, communicative, supportive, optimistic, constructive, and engaged. We value our sense of community and our connection to each other, our trainees, our technical staff colleagues, and our referring providers.

Our Region:

 Nestled within the stunning New England landscape, the Department of Radiology is based at Dartmouth Health’s main hospital in Lebanon, New Hampshire. This region offers an exceptional blend of outdoor charm, cultural depth, and modern convenience. This picturesque area provides easy access to the Atlantic seacoast and a wealth of outdoor activities, all while being immediately adjacent to the cultural richness of Dartmouth College. Major cities like Boston, Montreal, and New York are within a short drive, and regional airports in Lebanon, Burlington, Manchester, and Boston ensure seamless travel for both national and international adventures. The options for regional day trips are nearly endless and there are countless opportunities to enjoy four seasons, New England architecture, local festivals, theater, performances, gatherings, and an inspiring culinary scene. We prioritize a harmonious balance between income and lifestyle, fostering a caring, family-like environment for our team. Long-standing physicians often describe their experience here as rewarding, appreciating the opportunity to build a life and raise their families in a safe community with highly ranked public and private schools. Join us and discover a place where professional fulfillment meets personal well-being.

Experience:

• Demonstrated success within an academically oriented radiology department with a personal history of academic excellence.
• A track record of delivering strong results in mission-driven organizations. Desired experience includes a demonstrated ability to grow clinical volumes, meet budgets, measure and improve outcomes, and optimize throughput and clinical efficiency.

• Proven ability to mentor and sponsor others
• A strong commitment to contribute a to a department-wide (and section-wide) culture of respect, transparency, communication, optimism, collaboration, engagement, and caring. We value our sense of community and our connection to each other, including with our trainees, our technical staff colleagues, and our referring providers. Leaders in our Department serve as role models and must act as change agents towards building a just and caring culture.  
• Participation in national societies and organizations preferred. Experience in local, national, or international speaking/teaching in the realm of breast imaging preferred.

To learn more, please visit: www.DHproviders.org

Cover Letters should be addressed to:

David M. Naeger, MD FACR FAAR - Chair, Department of Radiology

CV and cover letter to be sent to: 

Caitlin Vecchio, MBA, CPRP-DEI  - Caitlin.A.Vecchio.Taylor@Hitchcock.org

• Diagnostic Radiology Board Certified
• Fellowship training and/or extensive experience in breast imaging, including breast MRI and tomosynthesis
• Must obtain and maintain a medical license in both New Hampshire and Vermont
• The ability to be appointed at the Assistant, Associate, or full Professor rank, depending on experience, with a preference for candidates at the Associate or Full Professor rank.
• This is a 1.0 FTE position.