Award winning cardiac program seeks Interventional Cardiologist

Freeman Health System is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health system with over a century of service excellence, proudly serving communities across Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. Founded in 1925, Freeman includes 8 hospitals, more than 100 locations, over 350 physicians across 90+ specialties, and 929 licensed beds. As the region's leading healthcare provider, Freeman is known for its award-winning programs in heart care, orthopedics, oncology, behavioral health, women's services, and neonatal care, including Level I STEMI, Level II Trauma, and Level II Stroke designations. Home to Ozark Center, the largest behavioral health provider in the region, Freeman delivers compassionate care to thousands of patients annually. With more than 7,500 employees and a deep commitment to community health through charitable giving, screenings, volunteerism, and regional partnerships, Freeman offers physicians the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building a rewarding career.

Our Interventional Cardiology Opportunity

• Join a growing, high-quality, award-winning Cardiology Program within a physician-led, integrated health system.
• Seeking an American Board Certified/American Board Eligible physician for a permanent
• Interventional Cardiology opportunity with a balanced mix of:
  • Coronary interventions
  • Peripheral vascular interventions
• Collaborate with a highly skilled cardiovascular team that includes:
  • 5 Interventional Cardiologists
  • 2 General Cardiologists
  • 1 Electrophysiologist
  • Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
  • Multiple Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
• Balanced and equitable call schedule with APP support in both hospital and clinic settings.
• Practice in a technologically advanced environment featuring:
  • Four modern cardiac catheterization laboratories
  • Shared hybrid procedural suite
• Structural Heart Program including TAVR and Watchman programs with future expansion planned.
• Dedicated and experienced cath lab team
• Cardiology clinic conveniently attached to the hospital.
• Comprehensive diagnostic services available onsite, including:
  • Echocardiography
  • Stress testing
• Epic EMR utilized across the organization with smart technologies.
• Academic involvement available with opportunities to teach medical students and residents.

Compensation/Benefits

• Hospital employed opportunity with competitive compensation with a 1-year guarantee, convert to work RVU model
• Incentives available, start bonus and fellowship stipend
• Comprehensive, day one benefits include health, dental, and vision
• Excellent package including CME allowance, paid relocation assistance, paid malpractice, tail coverage, and more
• As a not-for-profit system, Freeman qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• 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: To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.