Optometrist
Cheshire Medical Center, Keene, NH
The Dartmouth Health/ Cheshire Medical Center Section of Ophthalmology in Keene, New Hampshire, is seeking a full-time Optometrist to join a dynamic, highly collaborative and dedicated team of Ophthalmologists and Optometrists working in a multi-disciplinary setting. The successful applicant will enjoy providing full scope medical optometric care along with refractive and contact lens exams. The ideal candidate will possess experience, or have a desire, in non-vision therapy based pediatric exams. The candidate should be comfortable working alongside certified ophthalmic technician staff who provide refractive and diagnostic testing support.
Qualified candidates should have a doctorate in optometry (O.D.) and residency training or 3-5 years of experience in comprehensive optometry. Board certification or Fellow of American Academy of Optometry preferred. Eligibility for licensure in the state of New Hampshire is required. We offer a competitive salary, a generous continuing education allowance, ample vacation time, health care benefits, malpractice insurance and a savings plan.
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, orthopedics, 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.
Keene, NH is a picturesque college town in Southwestern New Hampshire. An ideal place to call home, Keene has a strong sense of community with a vibrant downtown area, excellent public schools, and 4-season outdoor recreation opportunities.
To learn more about us, benefits, and the area, visit us at DHProviders.org.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online with CV and cover letter. Alternatively, you can send a CV and cover letter directly to:
Jessie Kaczorowski, Physician Recruiter, at Jessica.m.kaczorowski@hitchcock.org.
How can the lifestyle in New Hampshire and Vermont compliment your career? You can have amazing 4-season living with a career at one of the top health systems in the country. The Dartmouth-Hitchcock health system stretches over New Hampshire and Vermont and offers the quintessential New England experience. With no income or sales tax, this beautiful area combines history, industry and business and has been ranked consistently as one of the best places in the US to live and work. Anchored by the academic Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, the system includes the NCI-designated Norris Cotton Cancer Center, the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock; 4 affiliated hospitals and 30 Dartmouth-Hitchcock ambulatory clinics across the region. We are close to the urban centers of Boston, New York and Montreal, but also offer proximity to the seacoast and multiple top-tier ski mountains within a short driving distance. Throughout New Hampshire, the opportunities – both career and personal – truly make our area the ideal place to work and play.
Dartmouth-Hitchcock is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
