CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC SURGERY OPPORTUNITY

Join a Growing, High-Quality Comprehensive Heart Program

Position Overview

We are seeking a board eligible/board certified full-time Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon to join a thriving, well-established heart program.

• Hospital-employed position with strong organizational backing

• Strong referral base within an employed physician network

• Strong clinical volume with growth potential

• Balanced mix of cardiac, vascular, and thoracic case volume

Team & Support

• Collaborative and experienced heart team includes 5 Interventional Cardiologists, 2 General Cardiologists, 1 Electrophysiologist, and 2 Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons

• Dedicated CV OR team , including anesthesia, perfusion, and CVICU support

• Shared call model with robust APP support (clinic, hospital, and call)

Facilities & Technology

• Three dedicated CVORs - 1 hybrid room and 2 dedicated ORs equipped with advanced technology including DaVinci Xi robot.

• Highly skilled and dedicated cath lab team

• Transitioning to Epic EMR for enhanced efficiency and care coordination

Freeman Health System Highlights

• Locally owned, not-for-profit, and nationally recognized health system, founded over 100 years ago

• Experienced leadership team dedicated to managing clinic and hospital operations-allowing providers to focus on delivering high-quality patient care

• Accessible executive team committed to transparency, collaboration, and physician engagement

• Guided by the Freeman Forward 2025-2030 Strategic Plan , built on the Five Points of Purpose: Excellence in Care, People First, Strategic Growth, Community Engagement, Operational Integrity.

Joplin, Missouri

• A growing community nestled in the Ozarks , offering beautiful scenery and no morning commute

• Affordable cost of living that allows for greater savings and discretionary income

• Enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with outdoor recreation, green spaces, and scenic trails

• Thriving local scene featuring unique restaurants, local artisans, and a new performing arts center in historic downtown

• Convenient access with Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) in town and international airports within 1 to 2 hours from Joplin.

• Located just 2 hours from Kansas City and 1 hour 45 minutes from Tulsa

• Serve a grateful and diverse patient population with a regional catchment area of up to 400,000