GASTROENTEROLOGY OPPORTUNITY

Freeman Health System; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid malpractice insurance

Start bonus

Fellowship stipend

Job summary

Freeman Health System is seeking a board certified or board eligible Gastroenterologist to join our thriving hospital-employed team in Joplin, Missouri. This opportunity comes with a competitive base salary, bonus potential, and a supportive environment focused on high-quality patient care.

Enjoy living in a growing community that offers beautiful scenery, outdoor recreation, and a vibrant local lifestyle with access to unique restaurants and arts.

Qualifications

• Seeking a board certified/board eligible Gastroenterologist.
• Collaboration in a patient-centered environment.
• 1:5 call schedule.

Responsibilities

• Join a hospital-employed team.
• Manage a large established patient base.
• Utilize ERCP, EUS & Capsule Endoscopy.

Skills

Board certification/eligibility

ERCP

EUS

Capsule Endoscopy

Collaboration

Education

Medical degree with residency in Gastroenterology

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Join a Thriving GI Practice Ready for You on Day One.

Position Overview

We are seeking a board certified/board eligible Gastroenterologist to join our hospital-employed team in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

• Large, established patient base with immediate demand
• ERCP, EUS & Capsule Endoscopy preferred
• 1:5 call schedule
• Supported by experienced Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
• Efficient endoscopy unit and consistent block time
• Strong internal referral pipeline from 180+ multi-specialty physicians
• Transition to EPIC EMR coming October 2026

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary with transition to production-based model
• Bonus potential
• Start bonus and fellowship stipend available
• Paid malpractice insurance including tail coverage
• Comprehensive benefits package

Freeman Health System Highlights

• Locally owned, not-for-profit, and nationally recognized health system, founded over 100 years ago
• Experienced leadership team dedicated to managing clinic and hospital operations-allowing providers to focus on delivering high-quality patient care
• Accessible executive team committed to transparency, collaboration, and physician engagement
• Guided by the Freeman Forward 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, built on the Five Points of Purpose Five Points of Purpose: Excellence in Care, People First, Strategic Growth, Community Engagement, Operational Integrity.

Joplin, Missouri

• A growing community nestled in the Ozarks, offering beautiful scenery and no morning commute
• Affordable cost of living that allows for greater savings and discretionary income
• Enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with outdoor recreation, green spaces, and scenic trails
• Thriving local scene featuring unique restaurants, local artisans, and a new performing arts center in historic downtown
• Convenient access with Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) in town and international airports within 1 to 2 hours from Joplin.
• Located just 2 hours from Kansas City and 1 hour 45 minutes from Tulsa
• Serve a grateful and diverse patient population with a regional catchment area of up to 400,000