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!

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY OPPORTUNITY

• • Seeking American Board Certified or Board Eligible physician
    • Joints specialist

• • Join a team of collegial, community, family-oriented, fellowship trained surgeons

• • Comfortable call rotation of 1:6 for weekdays and 1:7 for weekends

• • 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 300 physicians on staff in 70+ specialties, and growing

• • Generous one-year guarantee / WRVU income model, Residency stipend available

• • Teaching opportunities are available for medical students and residents

• • Excellent benefits package including CME allowance, paid relocation assistance, paid malpractice, tail coverage, and more

• New, near-site, state-of-the art day care/learning center is available exclusively for children of Freeman employees

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 boating

• • Multiple preK-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!

Not-for-Profit, Locally Owned, Nationally Recognized

As the only locally owned, not-for-profit health system in the area, 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.

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.