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Heywood Medical Group
Gardner, Massachusetts

Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) – Heywood Urology - Join our Urology Team!

Nurse PractitionerNo callFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

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Job Description

Join Heywood Healthcare's Urology Team

Heywood Healthcare is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our established Urology practice serving patients throughout North Central Massachusetts.

This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative, patient-focused APP to join a growing specialty practice consisting of two Urologists within an established multispecialty office. You'll work alongside experienced physicians and a dedicated clinical team while helping provide comprehensive urological care to patients throughout our community.

This full-time opportunity offers the ability to develop meaningful patient relationships, contribute to the continued growth of the practice, and work in a supportive environment where collaboration and quality patient care are priorities.

Why Join Heywood?

At Heywood Healthcare, we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional people. As part of our Urology team, you'll be joining an established practice with a strong referral network and a commitment to providing high-quality specialty care close to home.

You'll Find

  • An established Urology practice with two experienced physicians
  • A collaborative, multispecialty office environment
  • A strong referral base from Heywood Healthcare's primary care and specialty practices
  • A supportive physician-APP partnership
  • Opportunities to develop meaningful, long-term patient relationships
  • Accessible leadership and a collegial work environment
  • The opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the Urology service line
  • The ability to practice at the top of your license
  • The resources and stability of an established healthcare system with the personal feel of a community practice

About the Opportunity

The APP will provide comprehensive urological care in collaboration with the Urologists and multidisciplinary team.

This role offers the opportunity to evaluate and manage a diverse patient population, assist with ongoing management of urological conditions, and develop strong relationships with patients through follow-up and continuity of care.

Position Highlights

  • Full-time opportunity
  • Join an established Urology practice with two physicians
  • Work directly alongside experienced Urologists
  • Provide evaluation, treatment, and ongoing management of urological conditions
  • Assist with patient follow-up and management of established patients
  • Opportunity for autonomy with strong physician support
  • Collaborative relationships with Primary Care and other specialty services
  • Access to the resources of Heywood Hospital in Gardner and Athol Hospital
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

What We're Looking For

  • Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
  • Urology experience preferred; experienced APPs from other clinical specialties will also be considered
  • Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative healthcare team
  • Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care
  • Eligible for Massachusetts licensure
  • BLS certification required

Compensation & Benefits

Heywood Healthcare offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally.

  • Competitive compensation
  • Earned Time Off (ETO)
  • Malpractice insurance provided
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
  • CME time and annual CME allowance
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Sign-on bonus may be available
  • Student loan assistance
  • Potential eligibility for state and federal loan forgiveness programs
  • Benefits are dependent upon employment status and eligibility.

Live & Practice in North Central Massachusetts

Located in the heart of North Central Massachusetts, Gardner and Athol offer welcoming communities with an affordable cost of living, beautiful scenery, and convenient access to outdoor recreation and New England attractions.

Enjoy a strong sense of community while being within driving distance of Worcester, Boston, New Hampshire, and Vermont.

Whether you're looking to establish roots in the community or grow your career in specialty medicine, Heywood Healthcare offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a meaningful difference close to home.

Interested in Joining Us?

If you're an NP or PA looking for an opportunity to grow your career in Urology, work alongside experienced physicians, and be part of an established, collaborative specialty practice, we'd love to hear from you.

Join our team and help expand access to high-quality urological care throughout North Central Massachusetts!

Contact

Amanda LaFalamDirector of Provider Recruitment & RelationsHeywood Healthcare amanda.lafalam@heywood.org978-630-6279

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Key Responsibilities

The Advanced Practice Provider will provide comprehensive urological care in collaboration with urologists and a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include evaluating and managing a diverse patient population, assisting with ongoing treatment, and ensuring continuity of care.

Requirements

Candidates must be a certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant eligible for Massachusetts licensure. Strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient managementTreatment planning

Urology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Urology listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 64% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

What does the Urology market look like in Massachusetts?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in nurse practitioner rolesranked against 13,718 Nurse Practitioner roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedUrology median $140k (middle half $134k–$144k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingMassachusetts index 105.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Urology listings in Massachusetts5 active101 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 22% remote · 64% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · loan repaymentMassachusetts Nurse Practitioner listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $2k) · 5% offer loan repayment394 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (13,718 Nurse Practitioner roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) – Heywood Urology - Join our Urology Team! at Heywood Medical Group a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 13,718 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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Salary Distribution

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<$140k
10
$140k-160k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs
401k / retirement match
87% this job
CME allowance
45% this job
Sign-on bonus
42% this job
Loan repayment
10% this job
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.1
Better work-life than 50% of Urology (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 99 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Heywood Medical Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Gardner, MA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Earned Time Off (ETO)
Malpractice insurance provided
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
CME time and annual CME allowance
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Sign-on bonus may be available
Student loan assistance

Living in Gardner

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$393k
Typical market rent
$1,676/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.