General Surgery Physician

Overview

Heywood Hospital | Gardner, Massachusetts

Join Our Team

Heywood Hospital is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible General Surgeon to provide per diem/locum weekday call coverage. This flexible opportunity is ideal for surgeons looking to supplement their practice while supporting a collaborative, community-focused surgical team.

Position Highlights

• Per diem/locum opportunity
• Weekday call coverage
• Supportive and experienced surgical team
• Well-established community hospital 
• Competitive daily and call compensation
• Flexible scheduling based on availability
• Efficient OR staff and strong anesthesia support

Responsibilities

• Provide weekday general surgery call coverage
• Evaluate and manage emergency surgical consults
• Perform emergency and urgent surgical procedures as clinically indicated
• Collaborate with Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, and specialty providers
• Ensure timely documentation and continuity of patient care

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
• Eligible for Massachusetts medical licensure
• DEA certification
• Excellent clinical judgment and communication skills
• Experience in community hospital practice preferred

About Heywood Healthcare

Heywood Healthcare is an independent community health system serving North Central Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Our system includes Heywood Hospital, Athol Hospital, Heywood Medical Group, and a network of primary and specialty care practices dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

If you're looking for a flexible opportunity to provide high-quality surgical care while enjoying a supportive practice environment, we'd love to hear from you.

To learn more or express interest, please contact:

Amanda LaFalamDirector of Provider Recruitment & RelationsHeywood HealthcareEmail: [email protected]Phone: 617-275-1545

Disclaimer

We are committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices. The salary range for this position reflects our good-faith estimate of base pay at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. We regularly review our compensation structures to ensure fairness and consistency across our organization.

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