<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 earnings tier for a community-focused role with genuine work-life balance. The position places a physician at the center of a close-knit, collaborative care team where the breadth of rural emergency medicine is on full display every shift.</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 patients across multiple counties in Vermont and New Hampshire</li> <li>Full-time scheduling with 12-hour shifts: days (7a–7p) and nights (7p–7a)</li> <li>Consistent, predictable scheduling structure that supports work-life balance</li> <li>Collaborative, close-knit care environment with cross-specialty teamwork across diverse healthcare services</li> <li>Community-focused practice model where individual physicians have meaningful impact on regional patient outcomes</li> <li>Full spectrum of rural emergency department acuity — medical, surgical, and trauma presentations typical of a multi-county referral area</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>Commitment to full-time, consistent scheduling</li> <li>Comfort managing the full acuity range of a rural community emergency department</li> <li>Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate across specialties and care settings</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Southeast Vermont is a region defined by four-season outdoor recreation, small-town character, and an exceptionally high quality of life. The Connecticut River Valley corridor offers skiing, hiking, kayaking, and cycling steps from your door, while the area's low cost of living and strong public schools make it an attractive destination for physicians at any career stage. Proximity to the Upper Valley — anchored by Dartmouth and the broader Hanover, NH area — means access to cultural amenities, academic medicine, and a vibrant professional community without the pace or cost of a major metropolitan center.</p>