Hospitalist Opportunity with Flexible Schedule and Great Support in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, Missouri, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Hospitalist
Degree Required MD/DO Residency/Fellowship/Externship
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Inpatient
Location 64804, Joplin, Missouri, United States
Visa Sponsorship Yes

Job Description

Last Update: 4/19/24

ABOUT FREEMAN HEALTH SYSTEM

Located in the southwest corner of the state in Joplin, Missouri, Freeman is a physician-led, locally owned, not-for-profit health system and is well-recognized as the region's epicenter for quality healthcare. Our three-hospital system provides comprehensive healthcare and behavioral services to a service area of 450,000 residents from Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. As a teaching hospital, Freeman also provides medical students and resident doctors the opportunity to study with our high-caliber physicians. We are continually expanding and searching for talented, qualified professionals to join our organization. See yourself in Joplin, Missouri!

HOSPITALIST/NOCTURNIST OPPORTUNITIES:

    • Seeking BC/BE Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Residency trained physicians for Hospitalist opportunities
    • Work in a friendly and collegial environment with an emphasis on quality patient care
    • Enjoy a fully integrated healthcare delivery system with large primary care and multi-specialty medical staff
    • Professional growth & Leadership Development opportunities
    • Financially stable health system
    • Low cost of living
    • Teaching opportunities with FM & IM residents and medical students
    • No procedures required
    • Incentives: Start Bonus, loan repayment, at-risk bonus options, residency stipend options may be available
    • Relocation allowance – up to $10,000
    • CME allowance $5000 over two-year cycle
    • Paid malpractice, tail coverage
    • Full Benefits including: Health, Dental, Vision, FSA & 401(a), 403(b), 457(b) options and more

FREEMAN HOSPITALIST DETAILS:

    • Ten physicians typically scheduled per day
    • Average census is 15-18 each + average admissions per day is 3 each
    • 12-hour shifts
    • 7a-7p
    • 7p-7a (split shift)
      • In the hospital from 7a-midnight and can leave, but need to be available until 7am (refer to as a Split Shift) – for direct admissions, etc.
      • NP and resident support
      • Approximately 2/month
    • Shift based compensation: 172-day shifts @$1736, 10 split shifts @$1350
    • Additional shifts are available for increased earnings
    • +$200 per shift differential over 14 shifts per 28 days

FREEMAN NOCTURNIST DETAILS:

    • 7pm-7am: Average of 18-20 admissions
    • Support from resident(s)
    • Shift based compensation: 182 shifts at $2000/shift
    • +$200 per shift differential over 14 shifts per 28 days

CHOOSE JOPLIN

    • Appreciate an 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 boatin
    • 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 2023!

NOT-FOR-PROFIT, LOCALLY OWNED, NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED

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, orthopaedics, children’s services and women’s services.

OUR 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.