Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare team in Joplin, where you can make a significant impact in cardiothoracic and cardiovascular surgery. This innovative firm offers a robust support structure, including a referral base of experienced cardiologists and advanced practice support. Enjoy an excellent quality of life in a vibrant community with a low cost of living, while contributing to the health and wellness of the region. This opportunity not only allows you to thrive professionally but also to balance work with an active lifestyle in the beautiful Ozarks. Make a difference in the lives of many while enjoying the benefits of a generous contract and a supportive environment.

Benefits

CME allowance

Paid relocation

Malpractice coverage

Tail coverage

Near-site daycare/learning center

Qualifications

• BC/BE CT Surgeon for a busy cardiac program.
• Referral base of seven hospital-employed, board-certified Interventional Cardiologists.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical care in a busy cardiac program.
• Collaborate with a team of specialized cardiologists and intensivists.

Skills

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Cardiovascular Surgery

Interventional Cardiology

Leadership

Education

Board Certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Medical Degree (MD or DO)

Job description

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 and dozens of physician clinics across three states. With more than 350 physicians on staff representing over 90 specialties, Freeman provides cancer care, heart and vascular care, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, children’s services, and women’s services.

Cardiothoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery Opportunity

• BC/BE CT Surgeon for a busy cardiac program
• Referral base of seven hospital-employed, board-certified Interventional Cardiologists
• Heart Institute adjacent to the main hospital facility with unrestricted access to hybrid CVOR, two CVORs, four Cath Labs, and a dedicated Anesthesia team
• Advanced practice support in clinic and hospital
• In-house Intensivist program
• Well-established board-certified Internal Medicine Hospitalist service
• Professional Support department provides assistance and tailors office/practice to your needs
• Generous guarantee contract, convertible to WRVU production model with no caps
• Excellent benefits package including CME allowance, paid relocation, malpractice coverage, tail coverage, and more
• Near-site daycare/learning center exclusively for children of Freeman employees

Choose Joplin

• Enjoy an excellent quality of life in Joplin, where a crossroads of culture lies tucked away in the beautiful Ozarks of Southwest Missouri
• The fourth-largest metropolitan area in the state, Joplin maintains the lowest cost of living and highest value for your money
• A city of 50,000 residents (expanding 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 a short 5-10 minute drive from the clinic and hospital
• Balance work with an active lifestyle, including golf, tennis, gyms, running, and hiking the scenic chert bluffs
• Easy access to streams and lakes for fishing, kayaking, and boating
• Multiple K-12 education options, including public, private, and parochial schools, as well as local colleges and a state university
• Become a valued member of a growing medical community with Kansas City University-Joplin's medical school and a new dental school opened in August 2023

Freeman's Mission

Our mission is to improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, and quality healthcare solutions. Make an impact. Join us in our work to create healthier communities.