Internal Medicine Physician – Team-Based Primary Care with Work/Life Balance in Athol, MA

Heywood Medical Group is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Internal Medicine physician to join our established primary care team at Athol Primary Care. This is an excellent opportunity to provide comprehensive outpatient care in a supportive, community-based practice with a focus on work/life balance, team-based care, and sustainable schedules.

Practice Highlights

• Outpatient Internal Medicine with continuity of care

• Current team includes 2 physicians and 2 APPs, with a supportive and collaborative environment

• 1:1 provider-to-MA or nurse model, allowing physicians to focus on patient care

• Athena EMR system

• Opportunity to develop long-term relationships with patients and the community

Schedule & Work/Life Balance

• Flexible scheduling options (4- or 5-day workweek)

• Predictable clinic hours with minimal administrative burden

• Emphasis on sustainable workflow to support physician satisfaction and longevity

Qualifications

• MD or DO

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine

• Eligible for Massachusetts medical licensure

• Strong commitment to patient-centered, team-based care

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with productivity and quality incentives

• Malpractice insurance

• 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

• Relocation Assistance Available

• Sign-on bonus and/or student loan assistance available
• Rural designation – eligible for state and federal loan forgiveness programs

About Athol, MA

Athol is a charming small New England town in north-central Massachusetts, offering a mix of history, culture, and outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy:

• Affordable housing and a family-friendly community

• Access to lakes, rivers, hiking, skiing, and other recreational opportunities

• A short commute to Worcester and Boston for city amenities

• A welcoming environment that supports both personal and professional life

Athol provides the perfect balance of small-town community living with convenient access to the broader resources of central Massachusetts.

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.