About Freeman Health System

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

Freeman's Family Medicine Residency Core Faculty Opportunity

• Seeking a Board Certified Family Medicine physician to join established physician group with commitment to medical education
• Position combines clinical practice, either Hospitalist or multiple outpatient clinic location options along with teaching opportunities in an integrated learning environment
• Serve as a preceptor for 3rd and 4th year medical students, and/or residents in ambulatory or inpatient teams
• Teach medical students in preclinical years with Kansas City University – Joplin, if desired
• Successful candidates should be strong clinicians possessing solid work ethic, adaptability, superior communication and interpersonal skills, with optimism about educating future clinicians
• Supported by an accomplished community hospital with exceptional physician leadership on campus
• Collaborate with FM Residency Program Director for continuous learning
• Comfortable contract model providing balance between clinical and academic responsibilities
• Excellent benefits package including CME allowance, paid relocation assistance, paid malpractice, tail coverage, start bonus options and more
• Near-site, state-of-the art daycare/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 annually, and in 2023, a dental school opened on the Joplin campus. 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.

Make an impact. Join us in our work to create healthier communities.

For more information, contact:

Bridget Carlton, Physician Recruiter