Job Description

Responsibilities

Cheshire Medical Center, a member of the Dartmouth Health system, is seeking a dynamic and collaborative physician leader to serve as Department Chief of Anesthesiology This is a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated team of clinicians and staff while maintaining an active clinical practice and shaping the future of care delivery in our vibrant, community-focused hospital.

As Department Chief, you’ll guide strategic direction, support provider development, and foster a culture of collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement. Working closely with the Chair of Surgical Services and administrative leadership, you'll ensure alignment with institutional goals while advancing clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and patient-centered care.

• Maintain an active practice and serve as a clinical role model, ensuring expert, compassionate, and cost-effective care across all anesthesia services
• Set strategic goals for the department and lead efforts to improve patient outcomes, enhance safety protocols, and streamline perioperative workflows
• Oversee quality assurance and improvement initiatives, monitor clinical performance, and ensure compliance with institutional standards and regulatory requirements
• Meet regularly with department providers to support their clinical growth, career advancement, and wellness
• Collaborate with administrative leaders to optimize staffing models, OR scheduling, and patient flow—balancing service demands with resource stewardship
• Participate in budget planning, monitor department finances, and work to enhance revenue integrity through accurate documentation, billing, and coding practices
• Contribute to provider recruitment, retention, onboarding, and succession planning, ensuring the department is well-positioned for future success
• Build strong relationships with surgical colleagues and community partners, supporting system-wide alignment and regional service goals

About the Practice

• Our anesthesiology team supports a broad and balanced surgical case mix in a collaborative, independent model.
• 5 operating rooms and 3 endoscopy suites running daily
• Case mix includes general surgery, orthopedics and joint replacement, OB/GYN, urology, ENT, podiatry, and more
• No neurosurgery, spine, cardiac, or thoracic cases
• Independent practice model—clinicians do their own cases daily
• Approximately 400 deliveries annually
• As part of the Dartmouth Health system, we prioritize evidence-based care and patient autonomy

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

Cover letters should be addressed to:

Gina O’Brien, MD – Chief Medical Officer, Cheshire Medical Center

Recruiter Contact Information:

Caitlin Vecchio Taylor, MBA, CPRP-DEI - Caitlin.Vecchio@hitchcock.org

Cheshire Medical Center: The Heart of Monadnock

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. 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.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Board Certified in Anesthesiology
• Fellowship trained preferred, but not required
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience
• Eligible for NH medical License
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of the organization
• Skilled presenter and collaborator in both small and large group settings
• Committed to maintaining an active clinical practice and able to provide clinical case logs from the past 12 months