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Outpatient Physiatrist
Freeman Health System | Joplin, Missouri
Freeman Health System is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Physiatrist (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) to establish and grow a comprehensive outpatient PM&R practice. This opportunity offers flexibility to develop your clinical focus while enjoying the support of an extensive referral network across Southwest Missouri, Southeast Kansas, Northeast Oklahoma, and northwest Arkansas.
Opportunity Highlights
- Outpatient practice
- Opportunity to build and shape an outpatient PM&R service line
- Large regional referral base
- Flexibility to tailor your practice to your interests
- Strong collaboration with primary care and specialty physicians
- Partner with NeuroSpine Institute with 4 Neurosurgeons and 2 Neurologists
- 20-bed Inpatient Rehab Unit
- Outpatient therapies offered in our Sports Medicine & Rehab Center
- Teaching opportunities
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, CME, and malpractice coverage
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and manage outpatient PM&R patients
- Develop individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans
- Coordinate care with therapists and referring providers
- Perform procedures consistent with training and scope of practice
- Participate in service line development
- Educate patients on recovery, mobility, and functional independence
Qualifications
- MD or DO
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Eligible for Missouri medical licensure
- Interest in helping grow an outpatient PM&R practice
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.
About Joplin, Missouri
Experience the perfect balance of professional opportunity and quality of life. Joplin offers a low cost of living, excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and easy access to major metropolitan areas while serving as the healthcare hub for a region of more than 450,000 residents.