Emergency Medicine Physician – Community-Focused Practice with Work/Life Balance

Heywood Healthcare is seeking Board Certified or Board Eligible Emergency Medicine physicians to join our Emergency Medicine teams at Heywood Hospital and Athol Hospital. These roles offer the opportunity to practice high-quality emergency medicine in supportive, community-based hospitals with a strong focus on sustainable schedules and work/life balance.

Practice Settings

Heywood Hospital – Gardner, MA

• Full-service community hospital

• Busy Emergency Department with a broad case mix

• Strong specialty and APP support

• Meditech Expanse EMR

Athol Hospital – Athol, MA

• Smaller community hospital with a lower-acuity ED

• Efficient, community-focused practice environment

• Strong nursing and APP support

• Meditech Expanse EMR

Physicians may work exclusively at one site or split time between both, based on interest and departmental needs.

Shift Details & Scheduling

• 12-hour shifts

• Mix of day, evening, and overnight shifts

• Full-time requirement: approximately 12 shifts per month

• Flexible scheduling with advance planning

• Equitable distribution of nights, weekends, and holidays

• Opportunities for additional shifts if desired

Position Highlights

• Physician-led, collegial Emergency Department culture

• APP-supported model allowing physicians to focus on higher-acuity care

• Emphasis on efficiency, safety, and quality

• Leadership, teaching, and quality improvement opportunities available (optional)

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency care to patients of all ages

• Perform procedures consistent with training and experience

• Collaborate closely with APPs, nursing staff, consultants, and ancillary teams

• Document care accurately and efficiently in Expanse

Qualifications

• MD or DO

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine

• Eligible for Massachusetts medical licensure

• Strong clinical judgment and team-based approach

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with productivity and quality incentives

• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

• Earned Time Off (ETO)

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match

• CME time off and annual CME allowance

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

• Rural designation – eligible for state and federal loan forgiveness programs

Two hospitals, along with Heywood Medical Group, form Heywood Healthcare.

Heywood Hospital is a state-of-the-art community hospital serving the Greater Gardner community. 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.

We are proud of our exceptionally collegial medical staff, a supportive administrative environment and dedication to excellence and customer service.

Gardner, Massachusetts is a safe and friendly family-oriented community with much to offer: Close proximity to all Boston has to offer, without the high cost of living and hassles of city life Affordable cost-of-living in Gardner & surrounding area Access to the best public and private schools in the country Close proximity to golf, skiing, hiking, bike trails, lakes and other outdoor recreation Surrounded by many of the best community colleges, universities and private colleges in the world Conveniently located near shopping, sports and family recreation

Gardner boasts over 21,000 residents and is located only

• 60 miles from Boston
• 30 miles from Worcester, the state’s second largest city
• 15 minutes from Wachusett Mountain Ski Area
• 20 minutes from a variety of apple farms, pumpkin patches, and other fun family activities

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