Physician Orthopedics-Adult Reconstructive - Competitive Salary

Company: Freeman Health System
Location: Joplin
Posted on: January 6, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description 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 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 - EPIC EMR coming soon! - 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 - 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.

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