Orthopedics Physician

Orthopedic Surgery Opportunity

Freeman focuses on meeting the health and wellness needs of those we serve as well as the needs of future generations. Our caregivers, leadership, and board of directors play an active role in identifying the health needs of the region. Locally owned, not-for-profit, and nationally recognized, Freeman Health System includes Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Hospital East, Freeman Neosho Hospital, and Ozark Center, the area's largest provider of behavioral health services, as well as two urgent care clinics and dozens of physician clinics in three states. With more than 350 physicians on staff representing more than 90 specialties, Freeman provides cancer care, heart and vascular care, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, children's services, and women's services.

Job Description

• Seeking American Board Certified or Board Eligible physician
• Join a team of collegial, community, family-oriented, fellowship-trained surgeons
• Comfortable call rotation supported by Ortho Hospitalist and NP/PA service
• Generous one-year guarantee / WRVU income model, residency stipend available
• Main campus houses 9 operating room suites in a 340-bed Level II Trauma Center with a 41-bed ICU
• Two outpatient surgery suites, X-Ray and MRI located in clinic
• Efficient, 24/7-hour anesthesia service
• Surgeons' practice is supported by an experienced and well-established administrative team, nurses, and physician extenders
• Physician-driven and fully integrated health system with more than 350 physicians on staff in 90+ specialties, and growing
• Teaching opportunities are available for medical students and residents
• Excellent benefits package including CME allowance, paid relocation assistance, paid malpractice, tail coverage, and more
• Near-site, state-of-the-art daycare/learning center is available exclusively for children of Freeman employees

Community Overview

Appreciate the excellent quality of life in Joplin, where a crossroads of culture lies tucked away in the beautiful Ozarks of Southwest Missouri. As the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the state, Joplin maintains the lowest cost of living and highest bang-for-your-buck. A city of 50,000 people (which flourishes to over 200,000 during the workday), Joplin serves as a hub of economic, health, and cultural activity for multiple communities in the four-state area. Spend more time at home with no commute. Beautiful neighborhoods are located within an easy 5-10 minute drive from the clinic and hospital. Balance work with an active lifestyle with activities including golf, tennis, numerous gyms, running, and hiking the scenic chert bluffs. Enjoy easy access to nearby streams and lakes for fishing, kayaking, and boating. Multiple pre-K-12 options exist to make sure young minds have the opportunity to thrive. Choose from public, private, and parochial schools, local colleges, and a state university. Become a valued member of a diverse, growing medical hub with Kansas City University-Joplin's medical school and their 160+ students enrolled per year. A dental school opened on KCU-Joplin's campus in August of 2023.

Freeman's Mission

Our mission is to improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.

Make an impact. Join us in our work to create healthier communities.