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Heywood Medical Group
Gardner, Massachusetts

Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) – Heywood Heart & Vascular - Join our Cardiology Team!

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

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Job Description

Join Heywood's Heart & Vascular Center

Heywood Healthcare is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Heart & Vascular Center, our established Cardiology practice in Gardner, Massachusetts.

This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative, patient-focused APP to join a dedicated cardiovascular team and make a meaningful impact on the health of patients throughout North Central Massachusetts.

Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, providing flexibility to find a schedule that fits your professional and personal goals.

At Heywood Heart & Vascular Center, you'll work alongside experienced Cardiologists and a dedicated clinical team while having the opportunity to build meaningful, long-term relationships with your patients.

Why Join Heywood?

At Heywood Healthcare, we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional people. As part of Heywood Heart & Vascular Center, you'll be joining an established practice with a strong reputation for providing high-quality cardiovascular care to our community.

You'll Find

  • An established and collaborative Cardiology practice
  • Experienced Cardiologists and a supportive clinical team
  • A strong physician-APP partnership
  • Accessible leadership and a collegial work environment
  • The opportunity to develop meaningful, long-term patient relationships
  • A focus on quality, patient access, and excellent clinical outcomes
  • 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
  • The opportunity to make a real difference in the health of the community you serve

About the Opportunity

The APP will provide comprehensive cardiovascular care in collaboration with the Cardiologists and multidisciplinary team at Heywood Heart & Vascular Center.

This role offers the opportunity to evaluate and manage a diverse patient population while developing strong relationships with patients through ongoing follow-up and management.

Position Highlights

  • Full-time or part-time opportunity
  • Join an established and growing Cardiology practice
  • Work directly alongside experienced Cardiologists
  • Manage a broad range of cardiovascular conditions
  • Provide follow-up and ongoing 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 and the broader Heywood Healthcare system
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for eligible positions

What We're Looking For

  • Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
  • Preference for at least 1 year of experience in Cardiology or Family Medicine
  • 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

We welcome experienced Cardiology providers as well as APPs with a strong Family Medicine background who are interested in growing their career in Cardiology.

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 offers an affordable, welcoming community with easy access to outdoor recreation, New England attractions, and larger metropolitan areas.

Enjoy a lower cost of living, beautiful scenery, and a strong sense of community—all while being within convenient driving distance of Boston, Worcester, New Hampshire and Vermont.

Whether you're looking to establish roots in the community or seeking a flexible part-time opportunity, Heywood Heart & Vascular Center offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a difference close to home.

Interested in Joining Us?

If you're an NP or PA looking for a collaborative Cardiology opportunity with flexibility, physician support, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a community setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact

  • Amanda LafalamDirector of Provider Recruitment and Relations amanda.lafalam@heywood.org
  • 617-275-1545

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Key Responsibilities

The Advanced Practice Provider will provide comprehensive cardiovascular care in collaboration with cardiologists and a multidisciplinary team. They will evaluate and manage a diverse patient population while developing long-term relationships through ongoing follow-up.

Requirements

Candidates must be a certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with eligibility for Massachusetts licensure. A minimum of one year of experience in Cardiology or Family Medicine is preferred, along with BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient management

Cardiology — 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 Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 58% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Cardiology (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 384 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Gardner

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$393k
Typical market rent
$1,599/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Heywood Medical Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Gardner, MA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Earned Time Off (ETO)
Malpractice Insurance
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
Potential Eligibility for State and Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs