Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Joplin, MO, 64804, USA
- Healthcare
- Temporary
- obstetrics
- gynecology
- OB/GYN physician
The Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician role at Freeman Health System involves providing comprehensive care in a high-volume practice with both low and high-risk pregnancies, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team including certified nurse midwives and maternal-fetal medicine specialists. The position offers competitive compensation, opportunities for teaching medical students and residents, and access to advanced medical technology such as Da Vinci Robotics and a Level III NICU. Located in Joplin, Missouri, the role benefits from a supportive community environment with excellent quality of life and educational resources.
- $400K starting salary, plus $50K start bonus, paid relocation assistance
- High volume practice opportunity including low and high risk OB
- Comfortable call schedule of 1 in 7
- Join a well-established and solid board-certified group of seven OB/GYN physicians with system longevity
- Health system averages over 1,500 deliveries per year
- Work with experienced certified nurse midwives
- Two designated Labor & Delivery OR Suites on main hospital campus, with dedicated anesthesia
- Da Vinci Robotics Available
- Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with 24 beds
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine physician support
- Beautiful office location one block from main hospital campus in Women's Center
- Teaching opportunities available with medical students and FM, IM & EM residents
- Competitive compensation with residency stipend available
- Excellent benefits package including CME allowance, paid malpractice, tail coverage, and more
- New, near-site, state-of-the art day care/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 and a dental school with over 180 students enrolled annually. 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.




