<p>A full-time Emergency Medicine Physician opportunity is available at a rural community hospital in Southeast Vermont, serving a multi-county catchment that spans both Vermont and New Hampshire. This is an independent contractor (1099) engagement offering 12-hour shifts with a compensation range of $300,000–$450,000 annually — a strong earning tier for a community ED role. The position is built for a clinician who wants genuine clinical autonomy, a collaborative team culture, and the lifestyle advantages of practicing in one of New England's most scenic and livable regions.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Compensation range: $300,000–$450,000 annually</li> <li>Independent contractor (1099) engagement</li> <li>Sign-on bonus negotiable</li> <li>Relocation assistance negotiable</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package included</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Rural community hospital emergency department serving a multi-county region across Southeast Vermont and neighboring New Hampshire</li> <li>Full-time, consistent scheduling with 12-hour shifts — days (7a–7p) and nights (7p–7a)</li> <li>Close-knit, collaborative team environment with a strong emphasis on work-life balance</li> <li>Community-focused emergency care model with broad clinical scope typical of a rural ED</li> <li>Cross-specialty collaboration across diverse healthcare services within the hospital</li> <li>Regional referral role serving as a critical access point for multiple Vermont and New Hampshire counties</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (required)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency</li> <li>Active Vermont medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum of a rural emergency department</li> <li>Strong communication skills and a patient-centered clinical approach</li> <li>Commitment to full-time, consistent scheduling including day and night shifts</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Southeast Vermont offers an exceptional quality of life defined by four-season outdoor recreation — skiing, hiking, kayaking, and cycling — set against the backdrop of the Green Mountains and the Connecticut River Valley. The region is known for its low cost of living relative to other New England markets, strong public schools, and a genuine sense of community that draws physicians seeking a slower pace without sacrificing cultural richness. Proximity to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in nearby Lebanon, New Hampshire provides access to subspecialty resources and academic medicine connections while keeping the day-to-day practice environment distinctly community-oriented.</p>