Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Emergency Medicine

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.

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

Contact :

Amanda LaFalam
Director of Provider Recruitment & Relations
amanda.lafalam@heywood.org
http://www.heywood.org

Heywood Hospital is a state-of-the-art community hospital serving the Greater Gardner community, featuring modern imaging services, including new MRI and 64 slice CT machines. Opened in 2011, the $37 million Watkins Center features a 21 bed emergency center, all private inpatient adult medical/surgical/telemetry beds and a 6 bed ICU with 24/7 EICU services.

Athol Hospital is a non-profit 25 bed acute care critical access hospital serving nine communities in the North Quabbin Region. This facility features state-of-the-art imaging services, 24/7 emergency room, and a swing bed program which transitions beds from acute care to sub-acute care in order to accommodate the rehabilitation needs of recovering patients.

Together these two hospital, along with Heywood Medical Group, form Heywood Healthcare, offering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. We are proud of our exceptionally collegial medical staff, a supportive administrative environment and dedication to excellence and customer service. These are just some of the features that make Heywood Hospital, Athol Hospital and the Greater Gardner community an excellent place to practice medicine.

Heywood Medical Group is a non-profit Physician Organization affiliated with Heywood Hospital with over 20 physicians specializing in Primary Care and Specialty Care.

Our primary care physicians focus on Pediatrics and Family Medicine. Our specialty care physicians focus on the areas of Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Gynecology/Obstetrics, Orthopedics, Pulmonology, Urology and General Surgery.

Gardner, Massachusetts is a safe and friendly family-oriented community with much to offer:

• Affordable cost-of-living
• Well-regarded public and private schools
• Outstanding municipal golf course
• Mount Wachusett Community College
• Conveniently located near shopping, sports and family recreation

Gardner boasts 21,000 residents and is located ...

• 60 miles from Boston
• 30 miles to Worcester, the state’s second largest city
• 15 minutes from Wachusett Mountain Ski Area
• 20 minutes from a variety of apple farms, pumpkin patches, hiking & bike trails, abundant lakes and other outdoor recreation

Known as "The Furniture Capital of New England", Gardner has a rich history of furniture manufacturing.