Executive Medical Director of Pediatric Surgical Services (Surgeon in Chief)

Executive Medical Director of Pediatric Surgical Services (Surgeon in Chief)

The Executive Medical Director of Pediatric Surgical Services (Surgeon in Chief) serves as the primary medical and administrative leader for pediatric surgical and proceduralist services, including pediatric surgical specialties and procedural programs, such as gastroenterology and dentistry. The role bridges high-level hospital administration, pediatric network, and direct clinical care, providing strategic, clinical, academic, and operational leadership across the perioperative continuum. Oversight includes but not exclusive to Pediatric Outpatient Procedures & Sedation (POPS), Pediatric Infusion Center (PIC), Pediatric Surgical Center (PSC), Post Acute Care Unit (PACU), Rapid In and Out (RIO), inpatient/ambulatory post-op.

This physician leader is accountable for excellence in patient care, surgical quality and safety, patient & family experience, education and scholarly activity, operational efficiency, fiscal stewardship, and program growthall aligned with AdventHealth for Children's mission, vision, values, and long-term strategy. The role maintains an active clinical practice, focuses on case management, and serves as the senior physician liaison to administration, anesthesia, nursing, and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications Required:

• MD or DO; board certification in pediatric surgical specialty
• Clinically active with a minimum of 0.25 FTE (0.5 FTE preferred)
• Active, unrestricted medical license in the state of Florida (or ability to obtain)
• Pediatric surgical experience
• 10+ years leadership experience
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and transition management skills
• Demonstrates the ability to develop and mentor others to their optimum levels of skill and professionalism
• Demonstrates experience in financial management, service line growth, and strategic development

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Advise senior leadership on the operation, optimization, and allocation of pediatric surgical/procedural resources
• Establish and enforce clinical practice guidelines, policies, evidence-based standards, and safety regulations
• Participate in key hospital and network performance, quality, and operational governance committees
• Recruit, hire, and evaluate surgeons and staff; oversee credentialing and privileging
• Drive development of high need pediatric surgical subspecialties

Financial Stewardship & Growth Strategy

• Accountable for financial performance of pediatric surgical service lines in partnership with finance and administrative leadership
• Participate in annual budget development, capital planning
• Evaluate business cases for new programs, technology, and service expansion
• Lead strategic roles and initiatives to drive referral base and market presence

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking ability to influence organizational culture
• Expertise in evidence-based practice
• Data-driven decision-making and analytical proficiency
• Commitment to patient-centered care and safety
• Expertise in quality/process improvement and healthcare operations
• Executive communication and enterprise alignment
• Experience with organizational change management
• Ability to lead in matrix system

AdventHealth is conveniently close to many gorgeous homes, downtown urban living, shopping, and great schools. As one of the most visited American cities, Orlando has world-class attractions including Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, and easy access to both coasts for numerous world renown beaches. Orlando is home to major league soccer (Orlando City Lions), NBA basketball (Orlando Magic) as well as University of Central Florida sports. The city also has many public and private universities and colleges. The Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts hosts variety of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year.