AdventHealth is seeking an experienced and visionary surgeon leader to serve as Medical Director of General Surgery for the Mid-America Region in the Kansas City area. This physician leader will guide the continued growth, integration, and advancement of a comprehensive regional General Surgery program while helping shape the future of surgical services across local communities. Partnering closely with executive and physician leadership in a dyad model, the Medical Director will drive clinical excellence, operational performance, and long-term service line development throughout the region. Practice Info Operates across the AdventHealth Mid-America Region, including Shawnee Mission, South Overland Park, Lenexa City Center, and Ottawa Collaborates with 12-15 employed and independent physicians spanning general surgery, surgical oncology, colorectal, and bariatric surgery Flagship campus, AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, is a 504-bed regional leader known for clinical excellence and innovation Includes four hospitals and expanding outpatient clinics across the Kansas City area
Responsibilities:- Lead the strategic growth and clinical development of General Surgery services across regional campuses
- Collaborate with employed and independent physician groups including general surgery, surgical oncology, colorectal, and bariatric surgery
- Partner with administrative leadership to oversee quality, patient safety, operational performance, and service line expansion
- Advance a destination General Surgery program emphasizing personalized, evidence-based, and multidisciplinary care
- Expand the complexity and scope of surgical services, including minimally invasive and robotic surgery initiatives
- Develop future strategies for trauma program implementation and optimization across regional campuses
- Standardize clinical protocols, quality metrics, and operational best practices across physician groups
- Support physician recruitment, mentorship, retention, and leadership development
- CompensationExceptional compensation
Benefits:- Sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistanceCME allowance
- Retirement plans
- Comprehensive benefits
- Shift & Schedule
- Dedicate approximately 20% of time to leadership responsibilities while maintaining an active clinical practice
Qualifications:- Board certified in General Surgery
- Minimum of 10 years' post-training experience
- Demonstrated success developing or leading a recognized General Surgery program
- Ability to obtain Kansas physician licensure
- Experience with minimally invasive and robotic surgery preferredMBA, MHA, or additional leadership training preferred
- Trauma program development experience and understanding of regulations preferred
- General Surgery preferred but open to other GS subspecialties
- Collaborative and visionary physician leader with strong communication, relationship-building, and strategic planning skills
- Ability to lead within a complex, multi-campus healthcare environment
