About this role
Job title: Community Anesthesiologist - Valley Regional Hospital
Responsibilities
- Dartmouth Health’s Department of Anesthesiology is seeking a skilled and versatile General Anesthesiologist to join Valley Regional Hospital, a federally designated critical access hospital serving Sullivan County, New Hampshire, for more than 130 years.
- This is an opportunity to practice high-quality anesthesia care in a community hospital where your expertise makes a direct impact. You’ll work closely with surgeons, CRNAs, nurses, and other members of the perioperative team while caring for a diverse patient population in a collaborative and supportive environment.
- Valley Regional Hospital has evolved alongside the needs of its community and today provides a broad range of inpatient, emergency, surgical, and specialty services. For anesthesiologists, this means a practice with clinical variety and meaningful responsibility, while maintaining the close-knit feel and personal connections that make community medicine rewarding.
What You’ll Do
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Provide anesthesia care for adult and adolescent patients across a diverse community hospital population.
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Care for a broad range of surgical cases, with opportunities across specialties such as general surgery, orthopedics, endoscopy, ophthalmology, and robotics.
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Provide both general and regional anesthesia, including opportunities to perform regional blocks and other procedures.
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Play an important role in supporting efficient, high-quality OR operations.
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Develop strong working relationships with your surgical and anesthesia colleagues in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
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Help ensure patients in Sullivan County have access to high-quality anesthesia and surgical care close to home.
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Participate in quality, safety, and practice improvement initiatives that support the anesthesia service and the hospital.
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Maintain opportunities for teaching and mentorship through the relationship with Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.
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Why You’ll Love This Practice
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Enjoy the autonomy and variety of community anesthesia while practicing within a supportive hospital environment.
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Maintain a broad general anesthesia practice rather than being limited to a narrow subspecialty.
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Work closely with surgeons and CRNAs in a collaborative model where your clinical expertise is valued.
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Become an integral part of the OR team and have a visible impact on how anesthesia care is delivered.
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Practice at a critical access hospital that is deeply connected to the community it serves.
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Enjoy 1,680 weekday clinical hours per year, with limited weekday pager call and minimal weekend commitments.
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Receive competitive shift-based compensation, with premium pay for shifts beyond standard clinical hours.
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Benefit from the resources and academic connection of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, including opportunities for teaching and professional development.
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Receive up to $15,000 in relocation assistance, based on mileage, to help make your move easier.
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Live Well Outside the Hospital
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Enjoy the welcoming feel of a New Hampshire community with a strong connection to the outdoors.
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Take advantage of four-season recreation, including skiing, hiking, biking, boating, and more.
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Experience beautiful New England scenery without the congestion and pace of a major metropolitan area.
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Find family-friendly communities, excellent schools, and a great environment for putting down roots.
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Enjoy local restaurants, arts, cultural events, and community activities throughout the region.
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Take advantage of convenient access to larger communities in both New Hampshire and Vermont.
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Required Licensure/Certifications
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Board-certified or board-eligible in Anesthesiology.
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Eligible for medical licensure in New Hampshire and Vermont.
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Experience or interest in both academic and community practice settings.
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Excellent clinical judgment, interpersonal, and communication skills.
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Commitment to continuous learning and patient-centered care.