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!

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 future dental school will open on KCU-Joplin's campus in 2023!

Our Urgent Care Opportunity

Seeking BC/BE physician in Emergency Medicine, Family Practice or IM/Peds
Two busy, free-standing facilities (only a 17-minute drive between clinics) with 50,000 annual visits
Open 8 am - 8 pm Monday - Friday and 10 am - 6 pm Saturday and Sunday
Treat walk-in patients with minor injuries and illnesses
Work with an experienced support staff of RNs, nurse techs and radiology techs
On-site X-ray, CLIA-waived labs and same-day send out labs
Save My Spot allows patients to wait at home with convenient scheduling
Enjoy a flexible schedule allowing plenty of time off, including earned PTO
Full-time physicians work approximately 14 shifts per month
UPDATED, generous compensation package
Teaching opportunities are available with local medical students and Freeman residents
Integrated health system with more than 300 physicians in 60 specialties and growing
Excellent benefits package including CME allowance, paid relocation assistance, paid malpractice, tail coverage, and more
FREE, expert advice from a specialized support team to reduce your student loans
New, near-site, state-of-the art day care/learning center is available exclusively for children of Freeman employees

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.

In 2021, Freeman earned dozens of individual awards for medical excellence and patient safety from CareChex®, a quality rating system that helps consumers evaluate healthcare providers. U.S. News & World Report named Freeman Health System the Best Hospital in Southwest Missouri for 2021.

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 creating healthier communities.

For more information, contact:

Bryan Padgett & Bridget Carlton

FREEMAN HEALTH SYSTEM