Orthopedics Physician

About Freeman Health System - 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, 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.

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY OPPORTUNITY

• Seeking American Board Certified or Board Eligible physician
  
  
  • General - OR- Sports Medicine
• 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
• EPIC EMR coming soon!
• Near-site, state-of-the art day care/learning center is available exclusively for children of Freeman employees

Choose Joplin - Nestled in the picturesque Ozarks of Southwest Missouri, Joplin offers an exceptional quality of life. As the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the state, it strikes a balance between affordability and value. With a population of 50,000 (which swells to over 250,000 during work hours), Joplin serves as a vibrant hub for economic, health, and cultural activities across multiple communities in the four-state region.

One of Joplin s standout features is its proximity to home. Beautiful neighborhoods lie within a convenient 5-10 minute drive from the clinic and hospital, allowing physicians to spend more time where they belong with loved ones. For those seeking an active lifestyle, Joplin delivers. Golf, tennis, gyms, running, and scenic hikes along the chert bluffs provide ample opportunities to stay fit and engaged.

Nature enthusiasts will appreciate easy access to nearby streams and lakes, perfect for fishing, kayaking, and boating. Families with young learners can choose from a variety of educational options, including public, private, and parochial schools, as well as local colleges and a state university.

Moreover, Joplin is evolving into a thriving medical hub. Kansas City University-Joplin's medical school boasts over 300 enrolled students and a dental school with over 180 students enrolled annually. Join this dynamic community and embrace the crossroads of culture that define Joplin's unique charm!

Freeman's Mission - Our mission is to improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.