About the Organization
Ozarks Medical Center is a 114-bed, not-for-profit health care system employing approximately 1,100 people and serving an 11-county area. The medical staff consists of more than 100 active and associate members with specialties in anesthesiology, cardiology, cancer treatment, child psychiatry, emergency medicine, family practice, general practice, general surgery, geriatrics, internal medicine, neurology, obstetrics/gynecology, oncologic surgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pathology, pediatrics, podiatry, psychiatry, radiology and urology.
Youll discover a quality lifestyle in a breathtaking location. Come see firsthand why our strong community atmosphere, abundant outdoor recreation opportunities, top quality education, safe setting and soul-soothing beauty draw in people from around the country.
About the Community
West Plains, MO, located in south central Missouri, is nestled within the Heart of the Ozarks, (near Springfield & Branson,MO). Whether youre looking for big city conveniences, entertainment and amenities or the appeal of small town values and charms an A-Plus education for your children or a place to build your practice and watch it grow youll find it here, in West Plains.
West Plains is the county seat of Howell County and has a population of 12,000. This is a 7.7% increase since 2000. The largest city within a 100-mile radius, West Plains is the trade center for south-central Missouri. More than 125,00 people shop in the area and retail sales have averaged an 8 percent growth rate annually, pumping 225 million dollars into the local economy.
West Plains, Mo. has been selected as one of Americas 10 Best Small Towns in 2013 by Livability.com, a national website that ranks Americas most livable small and mid-sized cities based on quality of life. Livability.com referenced West Plains ability to attract nature lovers, entrepreneurs and families searching for an authentic small town as one of the reasons for its selection. It also mentioned the citys Ozarks Small Business Incubator and its Governors Award recognition, the citys extensive park system, the historic downtown Courthouse Square, the West Plains Civic Center, the citys antique stores, the annual Old Time Music/Ozark Heritage Festival, and its proximity to rivers, lakes and streams.