About the role
Overview
Heywood Healthcare Gardner & 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.
About the Emergency Departments
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.
Position Highlights
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications
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
Compensation & Benefits
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