Heywood HealthcareGardner & Athol, Massachusetts
Heywood Healthcare is seeking a skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join our Emergency Medicine team at Heywood Hospital in Gardner, MA and Athol Hospital in Athol, MA. This is an excellent opportunity to deliver high-quality emergency care in a collaborative, community-based setting within a respected independent healthcare system serving North Central Massachusetts.
Heywood Healthcare is a community-owned system that includes a 134-bed acute care hospital in Gardner, a 25-bed critical access hospital in Athol, outpatient practices, and specialty services across the region. Our organization is known for its collegial culture, accessible leadership, and commitment to maintaining strong local access to emergency and specialty care.
Heywood Hospital – Gardner, MA
134-bed acute care hospital
Busy community Emergency Department with consistent patient volume
Strong specialty backup and hospitalist support
Modern facilities with a team-based care model
Athol Hospital – Athol, MA
25-bed Critical Access Hospital
Community-focused Emergency Department
Lower-volume environment offering autonomy within a supportive team
Ideal for providers who value meaningful patient relationships and broad-scope practice
APPs practice collaboratively across the system with physician oversight and strong nursing support, allowing providers to practice at the top of their license.
Practice in a busy community emergency department
Physician-led, team-based model with experienced Emergency Medicine physicians and APPs
Opportunity to practice at the top of license
Supportive leadership focused on quality, safety, and provider well-being
Full-time schedule: 11 twelve-hour shifts per month
Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with a broad range of emergency conditions
Perform procedures consistent with training and scope of practice
Collaborate with Emergency Medicine physicians, nursing staff, and consultants
Document care in the electronic medical record and adhere to quality and safety standards
Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Minimum of 1 year of experience in one or more of the following:
Emergency Department practice as an APP
Urgent Care practice as an APP
Prior clinical experience as a Paramedic
Eligible for Massachusetts licensure
BLS and ACLS required (PALS preferred or willingness to obtain)
Strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and communication skills
Competitive compensation package
Earned Time Off (ETO)
Malpractice insurance provided
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
CME time off and annual CME allowance
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Rural designation site – eligible for federal and state loan forgiveness programs
If you are seeking a meaningful Emergency Medicine role in a stable, mission-driven community healthcare system with strong team culture and leadership support, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.
Contact :
Amanda LaFalamDirector of Provider Recruitment & Relationsamanda.lafalam@heywood.orghttp://www.heywood.org
Heywood Healthcare is an independent community healthcare system serving north central Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. It is comprised of Heywood Hospital, a 134-bed acute care community non-profit hospital in Gardner, MA; Athol Hospital, a 25-bed not-for-profit, Critical Access Hospital in Athol, MA and Heywood Medical Group, with primary care physicians and specialists located throughout the region.
Heywood Medical Group includes multiple satellite facilities throughout the region: Ashburnham Family Medicine, Heywood Rehabilitation Center, Summit Family Medicine, Main Street Primary Care & Heywood Urgent Care in Gardner, the Winchendon Health Center & Murdock School-based Health Center in Winchendon, Athol Primary Care, Tully Family Medicine and Walk-In Care in Athol, and ACES School Based Health Center, in Athol. For more information, visit www.heywood.org.
