Pittsfield is a charming, compact county seat with a walkable historic downtown, local shops, museums and nearby outdoor recreation—quiet but community-oriented, making it an easy, pleasant base for multi-week therapy assignments where you can relax off-shift or get involved locally.
If you want bigger-city options, Quincy (about 48 miles) and Jacksonville (about 38 miles) are both an easy drive for dining, shopping and larger medical centers, and Springfield is roughly 70–75 miles away for full urban amenities.