HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY OPPORTUNITY

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Paid malpractice with tail coverage

Job summary

Freeman Health System in Joplin, Missouri, seeks a full-time BC/BE Hematologist/Oncologist to join a collaborative team. This position offers a competitive one-year salary guarantee with various incentives including sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

You'll join a busy practice and serve a regional population of over 400,000. Joplin is a growing community with affordable living costs and vibrant lifestyle options, making it an attractive place for professionals and families alike.

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Hematology/Oncology.

Responsibilities

• Join an established practice with 5 Medical Oncologists and 1 Radiation Oncologist.
• Serve a regional population of over 400,000 across Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
• Participate in a 1:6 weekend call schedule.
• Provide high-quality patient care.

Job description

Join a Collaborative Team Dedicated to Exceptional Cancer Care

Position Overview

We are seeking a full-time BC/BE Hematologist/Oncologist to join our hospital-employed team.

• Join an established, busy practice with 5 Medical Oncologists and 1 Radiation Oncologist in a high-demand service area
• Serve a regional population of over 400,000 across Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas

Practice Support and Call

• 1:6 weekend call schedule (Friday 12 PM - Monday 8 AM)
• Nurse Practitioners provide first call support
• On-site lab services and a board-certified Oncology Pharmacist
• Transitioning to Epic EMR in October 2026 for enhanced efficiency and care coordination

Compensation & Incentives

• Competitive one-year salary guarantee, transitioning to a wRVU-based production model with no cap
• Sign-on bonus, fellowship stipend, and relocation assistance available
• Paid malpractice with tail coverage

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: 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