Careers at Beth Israel Lahey Health Community Hospitals: Quality Care, Community Impact, and Innovation
Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) brings together academic medical centers, teaching hospitals, and community hospitals across Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. For job seekers, BILH’s community hospitals offer the best of both worlds: a close-knit, patient-focused environment backed by the resources, technology, and career pathways of a major health system. Each hospital is deeply committed to quality of care, local impact, innovation, access to services, and community engagement. Below is an in-depth look at each community hospital—what they’re known for and why they’re rewarding places to grow your career.
Community Hospitals in the BILH System
- Addison Gilbert Hospital – Gloucester, MA
- Anna Jaques Hospital – Newburyport, MA
- Beverly Hospital – Beverly, MA
- Exeter Hospital – Exeter, NH
- Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Milton – Milton, MA
- Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Needham – Needham, MA
- Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Plymouth – Plymouth, MA
- Winchester Hospital – Winchester, MA
Addison Gilbert Hospital (Gloucester, MA)
Serving Cape Ann since the 19th century, Addison Gilbert blends small-town warmth with robust clinical services—from cardiology and oncology to geriatric care and 24/7 emergency medicine. Teams here pride themselves on patient safety, personalized care, and rapid coordination with specialists across BILH when patients need higher acuity services. For clinicians and staff, it’s a place where you’ll know your community, see the impact of your work, and still tap into system-wide learning and growth.
Why work here?
- Tight-knit teams and strong patient relationships
- System resources and referral pathways when cases get complex
- Opportunities to shape initiatives that directly benefit local residents
Anna Jaques Hospital (Newburyport, MA)
Anna Jaques (AJH) is a not-for-profit community hospital serving the North Shore, Merrimack Valley, and southern New Hampshire. It offers a comprehensive array of services, including maternity, cancer care, surgical services, and robust outpatient programs. AJH is known for patient-centered care, community partnerships, and evidence-based practice—including supportive programs in women’s health and behavioral health with local organizations.
Why work here?
- Community feel with modern capabilities
- Strong partnerships and community health initiatives
- A culture that values teamwork, mentorship, and continuous improvement
Beverly Hospital (Beverly, MA)
As a full-service hospital on the North Shore, Beverly delivers broad medical and surgical services plus specialty programs in maternity, orthopedics, cardiology, and stroke. It’s widely recognized for clinical quality, outcomes, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Beverly’s integration with Addison Gilbert expands access across the region, ensuring patients receive the right care at the right place.
Why work here?
- High-performing teams with strong clinical outcomes
- Career mobility across services and sites
- Continuous quality and process-improvement culture
Exeter Hospital (Exeter, NH)
Exeter Hospital extends BILH’s community care into New Hampshire’s Seacoast region. With a legacy of more than a century, Exeter combines Magnet-caliber nursing culture, strong patient safety practices, and comprehensive services—cancer care, cardiovascular, orthopedics, women’s health, critical care—under one roof. Its team-based approach emphasizes professional development, shared governance, and work environments that support excellent outcomes.
Why work here?
- Nursing excellence and supportive leadership
- Recognition for patient safety and quality
- Opportunities to innovate in community-based settings
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Milton (Milton, MA)
BID Milton offers high-quality care just south of Boston, with strengths in cardiac care, surgery, orthopedics, and emergency medicine. The hospital’s consistent performance in quality measures and patient safety reflects a culture where clinicians and leaders partner closely to drive results. Specialty programs such as bariatric surgery and stroke care highlight the hospital’s evidence-based approach and investment in expanding services.
Why work here?
- Engaged medical staff and collaborative leadership
- Specialty programs with advanced accreditations
- Growth mindset with new facilities and service expansions
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Needham (Needham, MA)
BID Needham serves Boston’s western suburbs with 24/7 emergency care, surgical services, and a respected cancer center. Known for patient experience, quality improvement, and community stewardship, it encourages staff to contribute beyond the bedside—through environmental sustainability efforts, health education, and local partnerships.
Why work here?
- Supportive, “everyone-knows-your-name” culture
- Strong performance on national quality benchmarks
- Leadership that champions innovation, equity, and sustainability
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Plymouth (Plymouth, MA)
BID Plymouth serves the South Shore and Cape communities with a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services. It’s recognized for patient safety, heart and stroke care, cancer services, and family-centered maternity care. A sustained commitment to quality has made Plymouth a destination for clinicians who want to practice leading-edge medicine in a community setting.
Why work here?
- Consistent safety and quality achievements
- Advanced programs with multidisciplinary teams
- Strong orientation and mentoring for early-career professionals
Winchester Hospital (Winchester, MA)
Winchester Hospital is renowned for nursing excellence, patient safety, and women’s health. As a multi-time Magnet-recognized community hospital, Winchester fosters a professional practice model where nurses and allied health professionals can lead improvement, advance skills, and shape patient experience. It’s also a regional destination for maternity and newborn care.
Why work here?
- Magnet culture with shared governance
- Outstanding patient experience and specialty accreditations
- Clear pathways for leadership and advanced practice
What Sets BILH Community Hospitals Apart—for Your Career
Quality of Care: Shared clinical standards, evidence-based protocols, and access to system expertise help teams deliver consistently excellent outcomes—without losing the personal touch that defines community care.
Local Impact: From school-based programs to behavioral health collaborations and preventive screenings, staff see their efforts ripple through the neighborhoods they serve.
Innovation: System-wide learning collaboratives, data-driven improvement, and modern care models (e.g., hospital-at-home pilots, virtual care coordination) give you room to experiment and grow.
Access: With multiple sites across the region, patients get the right care close to home—and employees gain mobility across specialties, locations, and career stages.
Community Engagement: Volunteerism, health education, support groups, and public-health initiatives are part of daily life. Your work doesn’t stop at the unit door; it extends into the community.
Roles in Demand (Examples)
- Nursing: Med-Surg, ED, ICU, perioperative, maternal-child health, behavioral health
- Allied Health: Imaging, rehab, respiratory, lab, pharmacy
- Physicians/APPs: Primary care, hospitalist medicine, cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, women’s health
- Non-Clinical: Care management, IT, finance, facilities, environmental services, patient access
Grow Here: Learning, Mentorship, Mobility
- Onboarding & Residencies: Structured programs for new grads and those transitioning specialties
- Professional Development: Tuition assistance, certifications, CME/CEU support, leadership training
- Career Pathways: Lateral moves to build breadth, or step-up roles across sites and service lines
- Culture of Support: Interdisciplinary huddles, shared governance, and leaders who are visible and engaged
Ready to Explore Opportunities?
BILH community hospitals offer purposeful work, respected teams, and real career mobility—all while staying rooted in the communities we serve. If you’re ready to do your best work in an environment that values quality, innovation, and connection, we’d love to meet you.
